Karim Benzema leaves Real Madrid 'to end brilliant and unforgettable period'

06.06.2023 - 21:16 thenationalnews.com

Karim Benzema is leaving Real Madrid after 14 successful years with the La Liga giants, the club announced on Sunday. The Ballon d'Or winner was rumoured to be leaving Real for a lucrative deal in Saudi Arabia.

The France star recently denied the reports but is now leaving the club as a free agent. Benzema is one of the most decorated players in Real Madrid history, and the current Ballon d'Or and Uefa Player of the Year.

He leaves the club as its second all-time scorer with 353 goals. During his 14 years at the Bernabeu, Benzema helped the club to win five Champions Leagues and four La Liga titles, along with five Club World Cups and three Copa del Reys. "Real Madrid and our captain Karim Benzema have agreed to end his brilliant and unforgettable period as a player for our club.

Real Madrid wants to show its gratitude and all its affection for who is already one of our greatest legends," the club said in a statement. "Karim Benzema's career at Real Madrid has been an example of behaviour and professionalism, and has represented the values of our club.

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