A huge page is turning at Casa Blanca with the departure for Saudi Arabia of Karim Benzema. And to mark this event in the history of the club, the former Madrid striker was entitled to a tribute from his former president Florentino Pérez. On Tuesday, the Madrid leader gave an emotional speech, before Benzema himself took the floor.
⚽ Benzema se despide del Real Madrid
🗣 "Es un día un poco triste porque voy a dejar este club y me hace daño. Tenía un sueño en la cabeza: firmar por el Madrid y terminar aquí, pero a veces hay otra oportunidad"https://t.co/XStc0KqQSy pic.twitter.com/9toZS5lozk
— Carrusel Deportivo (@carrusel) June 6, 2023
After 14 years in the Madrid jersey, Karim Benzema said goodbye in front of a room closed to the press. As when he arrived in 2009, the former number 9 said these words: "As I said the first day I arrived here: one, two, three ... Hala Madrid! ». "It's a bit of a sad day because I'm going to leave this club and it hurts me. I had a dream in mind: to sign for Madrid and finish here, but sometimes there is another chance," said Benzema.
⚽ Florentino Pérez entrega la insignia de oro y diamantes del Real Madrid a Benzemahttps://t.co/XStc0KqQSy pic.twitter.com/sWNogpoOEN
— Carrusel Deportivo (@carrusel) June 6, 2023
For his part, his now ex-president did not hide his sadness to see one of the legends of his club leave. "Since the farewell announcement, I have noticed a sense of sadness among madridistas and football fans who have been touched by Karim's magic," said Florentino Pérez. You have become one of the best players of all time. We are extremely lucky to have been able to enjoy your football during these 14 years. You did amazing things, and we will never forget it. I want you to know that we are very proud of you, you arrived young and you became one of our symbols and one of the legends of the club. You've been a spectacular player, with impossible games that are only in children's heads."
To symbolize this separation after a crazy love between the player and the club of the Spanish capital, the gold and diamond badge of Real Madrid was awarded to Karim Benzema to close this ceremony in the best way.
