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Karim Benzema Signs For Saudi Arabian Champions Al Ittihad

Wednesday, 7 June 2023 10:25

By Oisin Coyne X @OisinCoyne

File image: @ittihad_en/Twitter

The deal is estimated to be worth more than €100m.

Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema said goodbye to Real Madrid in a small, private ceremony closed to fans and media on Tuesday following his 14-year tenure with the Spanish club.

The French striker has signed a two-year contract with Saudi Champions Al Ittihad.

The deal is estimated to be worth more than €100m.

Benzema has shared his thoughts following the shock departure: “It really hurts… it’s not easy, I really wanted to retire here but sometimes directions change”

 

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