This Tuesday, the 6th, Karim Benzema was announced as a reinforcement for Al-Ittihad, from Saudi Arabia, after 13 seasons at Real Madrid
This Tuesday, the 6th, the arrival of Karim Benzema to the Al-Ittihad, from Saudi Arabia, has been confirmed. After saying goodbye to Real Madrid, the striker signed a contract with the Saudi club, the current champion of the national championship. The Frenchman has agreed a two-year deal, with an option to extend for a further season.
According to the journalist Fabrizio Romano, specialist in the transfer market, the center forward will receive around 200 million euros per season, with commercial agreements included. In this way, Benzema will become the companion of Brazilians Romarinho, Igor Coronado, Marcelo Grohe It is Bruno Henrique.
Karim Benzema broke the silence and officially said goodbye to Real Madrid, this Tuesday, the 6th, after 14 years defending the shirt of the Merengues. The Spanish club organized a farewell at the training center for the striker, who was honored by the president Florentino Perez. In his last words to the Blancos, the number 9 scored:
I would like to say a big thank you to Real Madrid and my companions. It was a good path in my life. I was lucky enough to fulfill my boyhood dream. I will never forget Real Madrid, because it is impossible. For it is the best club in history. Today is the time to go and live another story”.
In addition to Florentino, the ceremony featured coach Carlo Ancelotti and key Real Madrid players such as Courtois, Modric It is Lucas Vazquez. In addition, names that marked the history of the Merengues, such as the Brazilian Roberto Carlos It is Raul were also present at the tribute to the 35-year-old Frenchman.
Source: sportbuzz
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