From “King” it becomes… Midas o Benzema! The French-Algerian striker left after 14 years from Real Madrid knowing the apotheosis of the fans at the “Santiago Bernabeu” and now he is ready for new adventures.
In particular, the experienced centre-forward, according to the well-known Italian journalist, Fabrizio Romanohas come to a full agreement with Al-Ittihad of Saudi Arabia, signing a preliminary agreement for a contract until 2025, while there will also be an option to renew.
Shortly before leaving for Jeddah to be announced by Al-Ittihad, Karim Benzema is expected to say goodbye to his Real Madrid fans at an event at the Santiago Bernabeu as the club is used to when the club’s legends leave.
We remind you that Benzema has been playing for Real Madrid since the summer of 2009, recording 648 entries in which he found the net 354 times and became the second top scorer in the club’s history behind Cristiano Ronaldo.
?????? Karim Benzema has signed main part of docs to become new Al Ittihad player joining the Saudi league — here we go!
Understand contract will be valid until 2025 but will also include option for further season.
Karim will say goodbye to Madrid fans then travel to Saudi. pic.twitter.com/OCzwszv2OL
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 5, 2023
Source: Sport Fm
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