Karim Benzema wasted no time in finalizing his transfer to Saudi Arabia to continue his football career. The renowned striker, who has been recognized with the Ballon d’Or award, is considered one of the top players of the modern era. Al Ittihad announced his arrival on their team through their official website, greeting him with a warm welcome. As part of his contract, Benzema will receive a whopping salary of 200 million euros each season for two years, with an option to extend for another year. With this salary, he joins the ranks of Cristiano Ronaldo as one of the highest-paid football players in the world. Following his medical check-up in Madrid, the French superstar will be introduced to fans during a special ceremony in Jeddah over the upcoming weekend.
Benzema has officially signed a contract to play for the team. He has had a successful career with Real Madrid, winning 24 titles, including 4 La Liga championships, 3 Copa del Rey trophies, and 5 UEFA Champions League titles. As the second highest scorer in Real Madrid history, after Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema is excited to embark on a new adventure in a different country. At the launch ceremony, he expressed his eagerness to join Al Ittihad, a team with a great history, passionate fans, and aspirations to become a major force in Asia. Benzema believes that he has achieved everything he could in Spain and Europe and feels that the time is right for a new challenge. He feels welcomed every time he visits Saudi Arabia and is looking forward to helping his new teammates take the club and the game in Saudi Arabia to the next level. Benzema is aware of the growing reputation of the Saudi Pro League and believes that he can contribute to the league’s development. Finally, he is happy to be in Jeddah and is determined to win, just like he did in Europe.
Karim Benzema has signed a contract for two years, which can be extended for an additional year. Recently, Al Ittihad, led by ex-Tottenham coach Nuno Espirito Santo, won the Saudi Pro League championship for the ninth time. This win has been their first since 2009. The President of Anmar, Bin Abdullah Alhailae, has confirmed that having a player like Benzema will have a significant impact on sports in the country. Fans will start wearing shirts with his name and try to play like him on the field, making it a historical moment. Furthermore, the Saudi Arabian Government has promised to support football teams in carrying out lucrative deals to improve the country’s image. It is likely that Lionel Messi, N’Golo Kante, or Sergio Busquets may be the next players to move to the Middle East to play football.
