Karim Benzema at Al-Ittihad, it's signed. The Saudi club has published a video on its social networks to announce the arrival of the French international (35 years, 97 caps), released from any contract by Real Madrid.
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I can't wait to see you in Jeddah," said the former Lyonnais in the presentation video. He is also seen posing with his new tunic on which he is inscribed "2026". Benzema signed a three-year lease.
The 2022 Ballon d'Or bid farewell on Tuesday to the White House where he spent 14 seasons. The opportunity for president Florentino Perez and a handful of teammates to pay tribute to the second top scorer in the history of the club (354 goals in 648 games). "You have become one of the best of all time. We've seen you do amazing things with our jersey all over the world. And this will never be forgotten by any Madridista. We are all very proud of you," Pérez said.
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"It's difficult to speak with so much emotion, but I wanted to thank Real Madrid and my teammates," Benzema said. It's time for me to leave and know another story."
