It had been hinted at for a long time, now it’s official: Karim Benzema will leave Real Madrid after 14 years. The royals announced this on Sunday afternoon. Where the Frenchman will continue his career is not yet known. However, there are some indications that the center forward will be hunting for goals in Saudi Arabia in the future.
There has been much speculation in recent days about Karim Benzema’s departure from Real Madrid. The royals made this official through the club’s own channels.
“Real Madrid CF and our captain Karim Benzema have agreed to end his brilliant and unforgettable time as a player for our club,” the Madrilenians announced on their website, adding: “Real Madrid is and will always be his home and we wish him well and his family all the best for the new phase of life.”
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Benzema moved to the Spanish capital from Olympique Lyon in 2009. In 14 years, the 35-year-old made over 600 competitive appearances for Los Blancos, scoring 353 goals. The 97-time national player has now decided not to extend his contract beyond the summer.
According to consistent media reports, the veteran has received an offer from Al-Ittihad worth millions, as reported by the Spanish newspaper “AS”, among others. Accordingly, he should get a two-year contract and earn 100 million euros per season.
As a replacement, Harry Kane could be an option for Los Blancos. The English national team captain is still under contract with Tottenham Hotspur until June 30, 2024, but wants to leave the club.
Manchester United was actually the first option for the 29-year-old, but the club bosses would rather let him go abroad than to a league competitor. FC Bayern is also repeatedly mentioned as a possible buyer in the speculation about Kane.