Real Madrid C.F. officially announces that Karim Benzema will be leaving the club at the conclusion of the current season upon the expiration of his contract.
Recent reports indicated Benzema’s intention to move to Al-Ittihad, who made an extraordinary offer of €400m over a span of two years.
While there were expectations of a potential delay in the transfer, with Benzema opting to remain at the Bernabeu, signs were present as he made arrangements for a press conference to bid farewell to the club’s loyal supporters.
Real Madrid will organize a farewell ceremony on Tuesday, graced by the presence the club’s president, Florentino Perez.
Benzema, who joined the club in 2009, stands as their second-highest goalscorer in history and has amassed a remarkable collection of trophies throughout his time at the bernabeu.
He won the La Liga title on four occasions and the Champions League five times. Furthermore, his exceptional contributions led to his well-deserved recognition with the prestigious Ballon d’Or award in 2022.
In their official statement, Real Madrid expressed their sentiments:
“Real Madrid C.F. and our captain, Karim Benzema, have mutually agreed to conclude his illustrious and unforgettable journey as a player for our esteemed club. Real Madrid wishes to extend its gratitude and utmost affection to a player who has undoubtedly become one of our greatest legends.”
They further added:
“Karim Benzema’s tenure at Real Madrid has exemplified exemplary conduct and professionalism, embodying the core values of our esteemed club. Having earned the right to determine his future, Karim Benzema’s remarkable career will forever be etched in the annals of Real Madrid’s history.”
Real Madrid emphasized the immeasurable joy that Benzema’s magical and unique style of football brought to Madridistas and fans worldwide, solidifying his status as an indelible myth within our club and one of the greatest legends in the realm of global football.