Benzema explained why he left "Real"
One of the most famous strikers in Real's history, Karim Benzema, left the Madrid club in the summer of 2023 to join Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad, as reported by sports.uz.
The 36-year-old footballer explained why he left Spain's most prestigious club:
– “Why did I leave Real? Because I achieved all my goals there. I came to Real as a young boy and now I leave it as a holder of several trophies and the Ballon d'Or. Through this team, all my dreams came true,” said Benzema.
Karim Benzema joined Al-Ittihad as a free agent. His contract will last until the summer of 2026.
This season, the French striker has played 25 times in all competitions, scoring 18 goals and providing 8 assists.