On Tuesday evening, the Saudi Arabian team Al-Ittihad officially announced their signing of French international Karim Benzema, who came from Real Madrid in a free transfer deal.
Karim Benzema
The French attacker signed a contract for a period of three years, to become a player for the champion of the Rochen league until June 30, 2026.
Karim Benzema sent a message to the fans of Al Ittihad Club
after his official signing, saying in Arabic: “I am excited to see you in Jeddah.”
According to the renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano, Benzema will receive a sum of 200 million euros per season.
Karim Benzema won 24 titles with the Real Madrid jersey between 2009 and 2023, starting with the Spanish King’s Cup in 2011 and ending with the same championship in 2023.
Benzema won a total of 4 Spanish league titles (La Liga), 3 King’s Cup titles, and the same number of local super cups with Real Madrid. He also won 5 Champions League titles, 5 Club World Cup titles, and 4 European Super Cup titles.
