After leaving Real, Benzema on his way to Saudi Arabia
After 14 successful seasons, Karim Benzema will leave Real Madrid. Except surprise, the Ballon d’Or should join Saudi Arabia in the coming days.
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Vinicius: “We will miss you very much, thank you for all legend”
“Benzvini, Vinzema… And so on. The result has always been the same: goals, laughs, titles and, above all, learning. When the too shy boy from São Gonçalo arrived in Madrid in 2018 you were the first to greet me. I will never forget it. I grew up with you. We won in Spain, in Europe and in the world together. And I was able to applaud your Football gold with great pride. It’s the end of this “dark duo” today, but I will always treasure our videos as inspiration and memories of an unforgettable time. Karim, we will miss you very much. Thank you for all legend,” Vinicius Junior wrote in a post on his social media.
Camavinga salutes a “legend”
“The people will not forget, it was an honor. Legend,” wrote Real and Blues midfielder Eduardo Camavinga in a message on his social media.
Karim Benzema’s XXL career at Real, steeped in 14 years of history
Out of contract with Real Madrid at the end of the season, Karim Benzema will not extend. The French striker officially leaves the Merengue after 14 years which made him a true legend of the club.
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Rolland Courbis: “He has reached the peak of his qualities”
In the Grandes Gueules du Sport on RMC, Rolland Courbis spoke following the departure of Karim Benzema from Real Madrid: “We could have expected it. Already, lasting in football is complicated but lasting in such a complicated club and demanding that Real Madrid is even more difficult. He reached the peak of his qualities last season. Now we can think that he will demote playing another 2-3 years in his favorite sport in Saudi Arabia. there, with the sums heard, it seems difficult to refuse.
The departure of Benzema, a huge thunderclap
End clap for Karim Benzema. Real Madrid announced this Sunday the departure of “Nueve” after 14 years in the Spanish capital. Arriving in the Madrid club in 2009 from Olympique Lyonnais, Benzema was coming to the end of his contract. Even if his victory at the Ballon d’Or allowed him to extend, the former Gone will discover a new adventure at 35, which could be in Saudi Arabia.
Real Madrid’s tribute to Benzema
“Karim Benzema’s career at Real Madrid has been an example of behavior and professionalism, and has represented the values of our club. Karim Benzema has earned the right to decide his future. The madridistas and all the fans around the world have appreciated his magical and unique football, which made him one of the great myths of our club and one of the great legends of world football. Real Madrid is and will always be his home, and we wish him and to his family, the best in this new stage of his life,” responded Real Madrid in a statement.
Karim Benzema officially leaves Real Madrid
End clap for Karim Benzema. The French striker officially leaves Real Madrid. Arriving in the Madrid club in 2009 from Olympique Lyonnais, Benzema was coming to the end of his contract. In 14 seasons spent at Real he won all the trophies including five Champions Leagues and four Spanish league titles. KB9 also won the Ballon d’Or in 2022. At 35, he could continue his career in Saudi Arabia.