The French striker accepted an offer from one of Saudi Arabia’s championship teams.
Karim Benzema has left Real Madrid to move to Saudi Arabia. According to journalist Nicolo Schira, the French striker will soon move to Al Ittihad.
“Karim Benzema has signed most of the papers to become Al-Ittihad’s newest player in Saudi Arabia.
It is understood that the contract will be valid until 2025, but will include the option of an extension for the following season.
Karim will say goodbye to Madrid fans before heading to Saudi Arabia,” the insider wrote.
🚨🇸🇦 Karim Benzema has signed the main part of the documents to become Al Ittihad’s new player to join the Saudi league — here it is!
Understand’s contract will be valid until 2025 but will also include an option for an additional season.
Karim will say goodbye to Madrid fans then travel to Saudi. pic.twitter.com/OCzwszv2OL
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 5, 2023
Remember, earlier it was known that Benzema received from one of the clubs in Saudi Arabia an offer of a two-year contract worth 200 million euros.
The striker has been playing for Real Madrid since 2009, when he moved there from Lyon. In total, the striker has made 648 appearances and is the second top scorer in the club’s history with 354 goals.
In the past, the departure of Benzema from Real Madrid commented on the head coach of Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti.
Source: korrespondent
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