Karim Benzema to leave Real Madrid

Karim Benzema to leave Real Madrid, per multiple reports including the likes of the Athletic or ESPN, with his new destination can be Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad.

Find M88 Mansion best offers here.

Click for more sports update here.

Meanwhile, there has been also confirmed news about Lionel Messi to leave Paris Saint-Germain this Summer, what a day with transfer bombs!

Karim Benzema to leave Real Madrid

After 14 years, it looks very likely that the longest-serve player of Los Blancos is on the move.

According to ESPN, Benzema will join Al Ittihad with a a two-year contract worth €400 million that had been offered to him in January.

Benzema may have finished this career with Real Madrid
Benzema may have finished this career with Real Madrid

Earlier, Fabrizio Romano revealed that Benzema will speak again to Real Madrid board and president Florentino Pérez on Thursday. Al Ittihad feel they did their best proposal to temp Karim.

Saudi sources are optimistic but still waiting for the final green light.

Benzema’s legacy at Los Blancos

Benzema has been the club’s best players in years, even during Cristiano Ronaldo’s prime.

The striker scored 353 goals and registered 165 assists, having won 24 trophies, including two doubles and one Ballon d’Or.

Benzema stats

  • 647 games, 353 goals, 165 assists.
  • The most assists in Real Madrid history.
  • The 2nd most goals in Real Madrid history.
  • 5 Champions League titles, 4 La Liga titles and a Ballon d’Or winner.

What Benzema responded to the reports of him leaving Madrid

However, in his latest interview, the French talisman seems to not refuse or confirm anything about the reports.

Karim Benzema: “I know how much Real Madrid fans love me. I feel that when I’m on the pitch. I give my best for them, always”.

“I always say that we play with 11 on the pitch but also with crucial factor, Real Madrid fans”.

“Say something about my future? Why would I say anything? People talking? It’s internet. Reality isn’t internet.”

Author Details

Football Editor, Content Writer. Bringing you the latest news of Sports World! Original piece of contents are my own perspective!