According to a report by Santi Aouna, Karim Benzema has unexpectedly announced his decision to leave Real Madrid, with the striker weighing up an £86 Million per year offer from Saudi Pro League team Al-Ittihad.
Karim Benzema Looks Set to Leave Real Madrid
🚨EXCL: 🟡⚫️ 🇫🇷 #SPL |
◉ Karim Benzema a annoncé au Real Madrid son envie de rejoindre Al-Ittihad Club 🇸🇦.
◉ Même si au sein de la Casa Blanca, on ne désespère pas de le convaincre de rester une saison de plus… mais les chances sont minceshttps://t.co/rEHfDSbqMz pic.twitter.com/TZWFGUpLqv
— Santi Aouna (@Santi_J_FM) May 31, 2023
Benzema Weighs up Offer From Al-Ittihad
In addition to the report from Aouna, Fabrizio Romano is also reporting on this story. According to Romano, Al Ittihad anticipate a final answer from the French superstar soon. The proposal from the Saudi club is thought to be close to £86 Million per year plus benefits. Real Madrid are seemingly still waiting for a decision from their star striker, who has informed Los Blancos president Florentino Pérez of the offer in the last 24 hours.
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The 2022 Ballon d’Or winner has seemingly been in contact with the Saudi Pro League team for a number of weeks, and Al Ittihad are closer than ever to pulling off this huge deal.
The Career of Benzema Recapped
Benzema has enjoyed a sensational career. The Frenchman has won five Champions League winner’s medals, including a plethora of personal awards. He has enjoyed an unbelievable time at Los Blancos, scoring 353 goals in 647 games in all competitions. Even at 36, he shows no signs of slowing down and scored 30 goals in all competitions this season.
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The Frenchman has the ability all strikers crave, being in the right place at the right time. His movement is second to none – whether he’s ghosting away from defenders to meet a cross or looking to run in behind, he’s a nightmare for defenders to mark. Benzema is adept at dropping deep or drifting out wide to link up with his teammates. Previously he has been linked with Manchester United, but it now seems the French international could be heading to Saudi Arabia.
