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Karim Benzema, one of the greatest strikers in the history of the sport, played his last game for Real Madrid yesterday. After 14 seasons, 25 trophies, and five Champions League crowns, he is leaving. Benzema Transfer News coming in from the Italian football Journalist Fabrizio Romano as the 35-year-old striker is joining the Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad.
Benzema Transfer News:
Benzema has spent 14 years in the Spanish capital and has collected numerous trophies along the way, including 24 major awards. The Saudis were rumoured to offer Benzema, a massive £86 million contract. The offer also included extra compensation for serving as an ambassador for the nation's effort to host the 2030 World Cup as well as housing in a privileged area. It is still unclear what are the offers at this moment.
🚨🇸🇦 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
Al Ittihad does not have a superstar, but it does have players like Helder Costa, a former star for Leeds and Wolves, Ahmed Hegazi, and West Brom. The team did succeed in defeating Al-Nassr, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, by five points to win the Saudi Pro League championship this year.