Karim Benzema transfer: Real Madrid star Karim Benzema has ended his 14-year-long stint with the club and he is moving to Saudi Arabia in the summer. Saudi Pro League champions, Al Ittihad has signed the Frenchman and it would be the second-best deal in Saudi League after Ronaldo who signed for Al Nassr in the winter. Follow Football Live Updates with InsideSport.IN
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As per the famous transfer expert Romano, Karim Benzema has signed important documents with Al Ittihad to take part in Saudi Pro League. The contract will be valid for two years and it also includes an add-on option. Karim Benzema will say a final goodbye to his Real Madrid fans and then move to Saudi Arabia.
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Recently, Real Madrid expressed their gratitude to Benzema in an official statement. The club acknowledged his invaluable contributions on and off the pitch. He won the Ballon d’Or last year for his remarkable season where he won La Liga and the Champions League.
Club’s official statement read, “Real Madrid CF and our captain Karim Benzema have agreed to end his brilliant and unforgettable period as a player for our club.”
It also adds, “Karim Benzema’s career at Real Madrid has been an example of behaviour and professionalism, and has represented the values of our club. Karim Benzema has earned the right to decide his future.”
Meanwhile, it would be a tough battle between two former Real Madrid stars. Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo both have given their best time to Real Madrid. They will be rivals in Saudi Pro League if Ronaldo stays for next season with Al Nassr. Ronaldo’s team finished second in the league and lost to Al Ittihad in the title race. Fans would cheer this new rivalry in Saudi Arabia.
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