Saudi Pro League: Karim Benzema Signs For Al-Ittihad
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Saudi Pro League (SPL) club Al-Ittihad have announced that Karim Benzema has joined the club as a free agent. The Frenchman, who is the current holder of the Ballon d’Or, brought an end to his legendary Real Madrid spell.
Benzema left Los Blancos in a surprising turn of events and will now play in the Saudi Pro League. Al-Ittihad, Benzema’s new club, won the SPL in the 2022-23 season.
Benzema’s current contract with Al-Ittihad will run until the end of the 2025-26 season. The Frenchman will reportedly earn around €200 million per year.
Karim Benzema will now be a direct rival to his former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Al-Nassr. Riyadh-based Al-Nassr finished second behind Jeddah-based Al-Ittihad in this season’s Saudi Pro League.
Karim Benzema joined Real Madrid in 2009 and was always an important player for Los Blancos. However, in recent seasons, the Frenchman became the leader of the team’s attack.
He leaves the Spanish giants after winning 25 trophies. Benzema is also the club’s all-time second-highest goalscorer with 354 goals to his name.
