Karim Benzema is ‘OFFICIALLY LEAVING’ Actual Madrid and can settle for provide from Saudi Professional League
After 14 years within the Spanish capital, Karim Benzema will depart from Actual Madrid this summer season to signal with Al-Ittihad of Saudi Arabia.
The membership’s web site formally introduced the 35-year-old’s departure on Sunday, referring to the striker as a “basic participant on this golden age of our historical past.”
The Ballon d’Or winner is predicted to signal a take care of the Jeddah-based workforce value greater than £172 million yearly.
In an announcement, the membership mentioned:
“Actual Madrid CF and our captain Karim Benzema have agreed to finish his sensible and unforgettable interval as a participant for our membership.”
“Actual Madrid desires to point out its gratitude and all its affection for who’s already one in all our biggest legends.”
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“Karim Benzema arrived at our membership in 2009, at simply 21 years of age, and has been a basic participant on this golden age of our historical past. Through the fourteen seasons through which he has defended our defend and our shirt, he has received 25 titles, a file quantity for Actual Madrid: 5 European Cups, 5 Membership World Cups, 4 European Tremendous Cups, 4 Leagues, 3 Copas del Rey and 4 Spanish Tremendous Cups.”
“…Karim Benzema’s profession at Actual Madrid has been an instance of conduct, professionalism and has represented the values of our membership. Karim Benzema has earned the precise to resolve his future.”
“Madridistas and all of the followers around the globe have loved his magical and distinctive soccer, which has made him one of many nice myths of our membership and one of many nice legends of world soccer.”
“Actual Madrid is and can at all times be his residence, and he needs him and all his household the most effective on this new section of his life.”
Actual Madrid have additionally confirmed {that a} particular farewell will probably be held for Karim Benzema on Tuesday, with the membership president Florentino Perez in attendance.
