BREAKING: Karim Benzema will LEAVE Real Madrid this summer

Real Madrid announce Karim Benzema is LEAVING the club this summer after agreeing to end his ‘unforgettable’ 14-year spell… as a mega-money move to Saudi Arabia looms for reigning Ballon d’Or winner

  • Real Madrid have confirmed that Karim Benzema is leaving the club this summer
  • The 35-year-old departs as Los Blancos’ second highest goalscorer of all time
  • Ballon d’Or winner will reportedly join Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad

Karim Benzema will leave Real Madrid this summer after 14 years in the Spanish capital to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad.

The 35-year-old’s departure was confirmed on Sunday through an official statement on the club’s website that referred to the striker as a ‘fundamental player in this golden age of our history.’

The Ballon d’Or winner is set to join the Jeddah-based side on a deal reported to be worth in excess of £172,000,000 per year.

Al-Ittihad are currently managed by former Wolves and Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo and won the 2022-23 Saudi Pro League, five points clear of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr.

Benzema has made over 600 appearances in all competitions for Los Blancos, and is the club’s second-highest goalscorer of all time, behind only Cristiano Ronaldo. 

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Karim Benzema is leaving Real Madrid after 14 glittering years with the Spanish club


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