Former Real Madrid player, Karim Benzema has reportedly signed a contract with Saudi Arabian club, At Ittihad on a two-year deal.
The French man signed the deal on Sunday, June 4th, 2023 after playing his final game as a Real Madrid player, he is expected to earn €400 Million per annum. Transfer news expert, Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news on its official Twitter account.
Benzema leaves Real Madrid as a legend holding the record as the club's second all-time goalscorer in both the League and the European Cup. He is also the fourth-highest goalscorer in the history of the UEFA Champions League.
Benzema joined Real Madrid in 2009 and has been a key part of the club's success in recent seasons, he won 25 titles in his fourteen seasons at the Santiago Bernabeu in which he won 5 European Cups, 5 Club World Cups, 4 European Super Cups, 4 Leagues, 3 Copas del Rey and 4 Spanish Super Cups.
🚨🇸🇦 Karim Benzema has signed main part of docs to become new Al Ittihad player joining the Saudi league — here we go!
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 5, 2023
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