Transfer: Benzema joins Saudi-based Al-Ittihad

Karim Benzema has officially been unveiled as new player for Saudi-based Al-Ittihad after leaving Real Madrid.

The former Los Blancos captain signed a two-year deal for the club with an option for a third.

The 35-year-old will earn close to €200m per season including commercial revenues.

The French striker spent 14 seasons at the Santiago Bernabeu, scoring 353 goals for the Spanish giants.

Benzema scored in his last game for Madrid against Athletic Club in a 1-1 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, June 4 as Carlo Ancelotti's side finished the 2022/2023 La Liga in second position behind rivals Barcelona.

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