Karim Benzema
37-Year-Old
Al Ittihad
Transfer to Saudi Arabia official
Benzema has signed a two-year contract with the option to add another one with Al-Ittihad after leaving Real Madrid as a free agent, the club announced Tuesday.
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Benzema officially leaves Real Madrid as the club's second all-time leading scorer (354 goals) and fifth on the all-time list of appearances (648), having won 25 trophies with the team including four La Ligas and five Champions Leagues since joining from Lyon back in 2009. The 35-year-old striker is now moving to Saudi Pro League defending champions Al-Ittihad, a rival club of his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr.
Benzema officially leaves Real Madrid as the club's second all-time leading scorer (354 goals) and fifth on the all-time list of appearances (648), having won 25 trophies with the team including four La Ligas and five Champions Leagues since joining from Lyon back in 2009. The 35-year-old striker is now moving to Saudi Pro League defending champions Al-Ittihad, a rival club of his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr.
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Departs from club
Benzema scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Athletic. He will also be departing on a mutual agreement with the club.
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Starting against Bilbao
Benzema (foot) is in Real Madrid's starting lineup for Sunday's season finale against Athletic Club.
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Will play Sunday
Benzema is on the squad sheet for Sunday's finale versus Athletic Club.
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Training individually
Benzema (foot) trained individually Wednesday, Real Madrid announced.
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Doutbful for weekend with injury
Benzema is dealing with a foot injury that prevented him with training with Real Madrid on Friday and is likely to rule him out against Sevilla at the weekend, according to Pablo Polo of Marca.
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Could return to Europe?
Benfica are considering a move to sign Benzema in January, according to MARCA.
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The potential move of Benzema to Benfica is a wish from manager Jose Mourinho, but it's unlikely to be a realistic move. Benzema is happy at Al-Ittihad, and the Saudi Pro League club isn't likely to let him leave midway through the season. Even if they are open to talks, Benfica won't have enough money to sign him on a transfer.
The potential move of Benzema to Benfica is a wish from manager Jose Mourinho, but it's unlikely to be a realistic move. Benzema is happy at Al-Ittihad, and the Saudi Pro League club isn't likely to let him leave midway through the season. Even if they are open to talks, Benfica won't have enough money to sign him on a transfer.