"This is very sudden news," said transfer news journalist Fabrizio Romano.
A few days ago, at the Marca Leyenda awards ceremony organized by Marca newspaper on June 2, Karim Benzema said: "In reality, things are not like what is happening on the Internet", to deny the rumor that he left Real Madrid.
Karim Benzema unexpectedly leaves Real Madrid
Spanish press said that if he continues to stick with Real Madrid, Karim Benzema will sign a contract extension for another year (until June 2024) as previously agreed. Thereby, it will help the Spanish Royal team to be proactive with its future plan to recruit striker Mbappe from PSG for free from the summer of 2024.
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However, things took a sudden turn when Karim Benzema reached an agreement with Al-Ittihad Club in Saudi Arabia with a very generous offer of a salary of up to 100 million euros per season. Therefore, after much consideration, the veteran French striker, now 35 years old, decided to leave Real Madrid and was confirmed by the Bernabeu team through an announcement on the afternoon of April 6.
Karim Benzema leaves Real Madrid after 14 seasons with a record of 25 championship titles
"Real Madrid and Karim Benzema have agreed to bring an end to his brilliant and unforgettable period as a player of our Club.
Real Madrid FC would like to express its gratitude and all its affection for a player who has become one of the club's greatest legends. Karim Benzema joined Real Madrid in 2009, at the age of 21. He was an important player in the golden period of the club's history.
In 14 seasons, Karim Benzema and Real Madrid won a record 25 titles, including 5 Champions League titles, 5 FIFA Club World Cup titles, 4 European Super Cups, 4 La Liga titles, 3 Copa del Rey titles and 4 Spanish Super Cups. Karim Benzema is currently the holder of the Golden Ball, UEFA Player of the Year, as well as being included in the FIFA Team of the Year and winning the 2022 Pichichi Trophy (top scorer in La Liga)," Real Madrid's announcement wrote.
Karim Benzema's new destination will be Al-Ittihad Club in Saudi Arabia
Real Madrid also honored Karim Benzema as the 5th player in the club's history with the most appearances, with 647, and the 2nd player in the club's history with the most goals (353 goals). Real Madrid will hold a farewell ceremony for Karim Benzema on June 6. After that, the French striker's new destination will be Al-Ittihad Club in Saudi Arabia.
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