(Photo : PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU/AFP through Getty Images) Real Madrid’s French ahead Karim Benzema celebrates scoring a purpose from the penalty spot through the Spanish league soccer match between Real Madrid CF and Athletic Club Bilbao on the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on June 4, 2023.
Real Madrid formally introduced the departure of Karim Benzema after 14 seasons with the Spanish giants.
Benzema will transfer to the Saudi Pro League with Jeddah-based membership Al-Ittihad, confirming rumors swirling for the previous week.
The 35-year-old striker will reportedly signal a three-year cope with Al-Ittihad value $643 million, in keeping with Front Office Sports.
Karim Benzema — one of many best strikers of all time — is signing with Saudi membership Al-Ittihad, per @FabrizioRomano.
His contract: 3 years, $643 million. pic.twitter.com/AgQYzeNZ48
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) June 4, 2023
Benzema is the reigning Ballon d’Or and UEFA Player of the Year winner after main a spectacular marketing campaign within the 2021-22 season that noticed Real Madrid win La Liga and the Champions League.
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Regarded as one of many best strikers of all time, the French worldwide is the membership’s second-highest goalscorer of all time and the record-holder of most trophies received by a participant carrying the enduring white shirt with 25.
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano additionally confirmed the Saudi switch, stating that the striker has been invited to the Gulf nation to arrange for his transfer, and the official announcement will come as quickly as Wednesday.
Karim Benzema, invited to Saudi subsequent week with the intention to put together his transfer to Al Ittihad as new star of Arabian league. 🚨⚪️🇸🇦 #Benzema
The announcement is anticipated subsequent week if all goes to plan — it could possibly be Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/tRs20EXleU
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 4, 2023
Benzema performed his final match for Real Madrid on Sunday, scoring their lone purpose from the penalty spot in a 1-1 draw towards Athletic Club. He formally ended his time with the Spanish capital with 354 targets and 165 assists.
The reigning Ballon d’Or winner will be a part of his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, at the moment enjoying within the Saudi league for Riyadh-based membership Al-Nassr.
Meanwhile, one other Saudi membership, Riyadh-based Al-Hilal, has provided celebrity Lionel Messi a staggering $1.3 billion deal for 2 years.
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