Real Madrid have announced the departure of legendary attacker Karim Benzema from the club side after 14 years via an announcement published on the official website.
The side will hold a special tribute ceremony this Tuesday at noon (local time).
Karim Benzema joined 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 fourteen seasons in which he has represented our badge and our shirt, he has won 25 titles, a record number for any Real Madrid player: 5 European Cups, 5 Club World Cups, 4 European Super Cups, 4 Leagues, 3 King’s Cups and 4 Spanish Super Cups.
Karim Benzema is the current UEFA Ballon d’Or and UEFA Player of the Year, as well as being included in the FIFA FIFPRO XI and winning the Pichichi Trophy 2022.
Karim Benzema’s career at Real Madrid has been a shining example of conduct and professionalism, and he has represented the values of our club. Karim Benzema has earned the right to decide his future.
Benzema leaves Real Madrid as the second best scorer in the history of the club after his 14 seasons in the Spanish capital.
The Frenchman ultimately accepted the offer from Saudi Arabia. Therefore, Benzema decided to end his career in elite football.
