Karim Benzema

36-Year-Old ForwardF
Al Ittihad

France

Transfer to Saudi Arabia official
FFree Agent
June 6, 2023
Benzema has signed a two-year contract with the option to add another one with Al-Ittihad after leaving Real Madrid as a free agent, the club announced Tuesday.
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Benzema officially leaves Real Madrid as the club's second all-time leading scorer (354 goals) and fifth on the all-time list of appearances (648), having won 25 trophies with the team including four La Ligas and five Champions Leagues since joining from Lyon back in 2009. The 35-year-old striker is now moving to Saudi Pro League defending champions Al-Ittihad, a rival club of his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr.
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Departs from club
FFree Agent
June 5, 2023
Benzema scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Athletic. He will also be departing on a mutual agreement with the club.
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Starting against Bilbao
FReal Madrid
June 4, 2023
Benzema (foot) is in Real Madrid's starting lineup for Sunday's season finale against Athletic Club.
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Will play Sunday
FReal Madrid
June 3, 2023
Benzema is on the squad sheet for Sunday's finale versus Athletic Club.
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Training individually
FReal Madrid
May 31, 2023
Benzema (foot) trained individually Wednesday, Real Madrid announced.
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Doutbful for weekend with injury
FReal Madrid
May 26, 2023
Benzema is dealing with a foot injury that prevented him with training with Real Madrid on Friday and is likely to rule him out against Sevilla at the weekend, according to Pablo Polo of Marca.
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Keen to stay in Saudi Arabia
FAl Ittihad
February 4, 2024
Benzema wants to remain in Saudi Arabia despite his recent problems at Al-Ittihad, according to freelance soccer reporter Ben Jacobs.
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Benzema has been linked with a move to Chelsea and Manchester United, but the Frenchman has decided to stay at Al-Ittihad. In fact, Benzema is holding further talks with Al-Ittihad this week to discuss summer plans and clear the air after a difficult January. Both the Saudi club and wider Saudi dealmakers want him to do another season, and Benzema never requested to leave despite initial reports indicating that.
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