The French striker decided to leave Real Madrid after 14 years of attachment.
Benzema is the fourth player to leave Real, after Asensio, Mariano and Hazard.
“Karim Benzema will end a brilliant era as a Real Madrid player this summer. We would like to express our gratitude to one of the club’s greatest legends,” Real’s official website said.
On June 6, Real will hold a press conference for Benzema so that the player can say goodbye to the fans.
“Benzema is an example of manners and professionalism, as well as a symbol of Real Madrid’s values. The team will leave him in full control of his future,” Real Madrid said. and once again affirmed Benzema as one of the greatest legends in football.
“The Madridistas and fans around the world will never forget Benzema’s amazing and classy football. Real will always be Karim’s home. We wish Karim and his family all the best in the future. “, Real’s homepage is grateful to the captain born in 1987.
Benzema joined Real Madrid in 2009, at the same time as Cristiano Ronaldo and soon became the mainstay of the Bernabeu team. In 14 seasons, Benzema played 647 matches, scored 353 goals, accompanied by 25 titles, a record at Real Madrid, notably 5 Champions League titles, 4 La Liga crowns …
On a personal level, Benzema also won many noble awards such as the Golden Ball, UEFA Best Player of the Year, FIFA…
Benzema will most likely switch to Saudi Arabia in the color of Al Ittihad, the defending champion of the Saudi Pro League. Here, he will enjoy a salary of more than 100 million euros per season, a two-year contract.
