Following the highly anticipated confirmation of Karim Benzema's departure from Real Madrid, the swirling speculations regarding his next destination have now solidified. The world was taken aback when Saudi Arabia's prestigious Al Akbariya television channel broke the news that the French maestro had reached an agreement with the prominent Saudi club, Al Ittihad.
According to Al Akbariya's report, the sought-after free agent, Benzema, has committed to a remarkable two-year contract with Al Ittihad.
Real Madrid's official website released a statement confirming the departure of Benzema, the 35-year-old prodigious forward whose contract with the club expires this month.
Astoundingly, the Chairman and Vice Chairman of Al Ittihad Club personally journeyed to Madrid to ink what can only be described as a historic deal with Benzema.
As his illustrious 14-year career, laden with triumphs, draws to a close, Benzema is set to grace the field for one final time donning the cherished white jersey of Real. The culmination of his time with the Madrid side will occur in a momentous home match against Athletic Bilbao this coming Sunday.
Having joined Real in July 2009, Benzema has undeniably emerged as one of the most extraordinary players in the club's storied history. Boasting an impressive tally of 353 goals in 647 matches across various competitions, the Frenchman's scoring prowess ranks only behind that of Cristiano Ronaldo, who notched an astonishing 450 goals.
Perhaps the pinnacle of his remarkable tenure at Real was the 2021-22 season, where he electrified audiences with a staggering 44 goals in 46 matches across all competitions. His extraordinary contributions played an instrumental role in securing both the La Liga title and the coveted Champions League trophy for the team. Remarkably, 15 of his goals were scored during the Champions League campaign, with an additional 10 crucial strikes in the knockout stages. Benzema's heroics transformed Real's matches into captivating fairytales, match after match.
In recognition of his unparalleled performances, Benzema was awarded the esteemed Ballon d'Or for the first time that year.
Throughout his time adorned in Real's iconic jersey, Benzema accumulated an impressive collection of 25 trophies, which includes a remarkable tally of five Champions League triumphs and four La Liga championships.
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