Real Madrid announced on Sunday that Karim Benzema will leave the club after 14 trophy-laden years, with the Ballon d’Or winner moving to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad.
According to Spanish media reports, Benzema – who has a year left on his contract – will sign for Al-Ittihad after receiving a two-year deal worth €400 million.
The star striker, who joined the club in 2009, has scored 353 goals and provided 165 assists in 647 appearances for Los Blancos.
The Frenchman has won five Champions Leagues and four La Liga titles for Madrid.
“Real Madrid CF and our captain Karim Benzema have agreed to end his brilliant and unforgettable career as a player at our club,” Real Madrid said in an official statement.
“Real Madrid wants to show its gratitude and all its affection to someone who is already one of our greatest legends.
“Karim Benzema arrived at our club in 2009, when he was only 21 years old, and he was a fundamental player in this golden era of our history. In fourteen seasons he defended our shield and our shirt, he won. 25 titles, a record statistic at Real Madrid: 5 European Cup, 5 Club World Cups, 4 European Super Cups, 4 Leagues, 3 King’s Cups and 4 Spanish Super Cups.”
Benzema, 35, has won the reigning UEFA Golden Ball and Player of the Year awards, as well as the 2022 Pichichi Trophy.
“Karim Benzema is the fifth player to have worn our shirt most times with 647 appearances and Real Madrid’s second all-time top scorer with 353 goals. He is also Real Madrid’s second all-time top scorer in both the League and the European Cup. And he is also the fourth top scorer in the competition’s history in the Champions League and the League Fourth goal scorer in history,” the statement added.
“Karim Benzema’s career at Real Madrid has been an example of behavior and professionalism and represents the values of our club. Karim Benzema has earned the right to decide his future,” the Spanish club said in a press release.
“Real Madrid fans and fans all over the world have enjoyed his magical and unique football, which has made him one of the greatest myths of our club and one of the legends of world football.
“Real Madrid is and will always be his home and we wish him and his entire family the best in this new phase of his life.”
The club announced that on Tuesday, June 6, there will be an institutional act of tribute and farewell to Benzema at Ciudad Real Madrid.
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