Real Madrid confirm striker Karim Benzema will leave club as contract expires amid Saudi Arabia speculation

Karim Benzema will leave Real Madrid, the Spanish team confirmed on Sunday morning. Benzema had reportedly been in talks to move to a Saudi Arabian club where he is said to have been offered around £100 million to join Cristiano Ronaldo in the league.

Ad Transfer speculation had suggested Carlo Ancelotti had made it clear that he wanted the club to pursue a new striker regardless of Benzema’s future, which intensified the belief that the Frenchman would leave the club. La Liga'At the moment I'm in Madrid' — Benzema coy on Saudi move rumours01/06/2023 AT 19:51 The 35-year-old had been in talks to stay at the Bernabeu but he will now leave the club he joined from Lyon in 2009.

Real's final match of the season comes against Athletic Club on Sunday, meaning Benzema is likely to be included for a chance to say goodbye to fans at the Santiago Bernabeu. Before the match, a statement on Real’s website said: “Real Madrid CF 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. Transfer news — LIVE Inter Miami, Barcelona and Al-Hilal battle for Messi — Paper Round Gundogan double secures FA Cup, keeps City's treble dream alive “Karim Benzema arrived at our club in 2009, at just 21 years of age, and has been a fundamental player in this golden age of our history.

During the 14 seasons in which he has defended our shield and our shirt, he has won 25 titles, a record number for Real Madrid: 5 European Cups, 5 Club World Cups, 4 European Super Cups, 4 Leagues, 3 Copas del Rey and 4 Spanish Super Cups. «Karim Benzema is the current Ballon d'Or and UEFA Player of the