Striker Karim Benzema will not return to Real Madrid next season
MADRID (AP) — Karim Benzema is not going to stick with Real Madrid subsequent season, the membership stated Sunday.
Real Madrid stated it reached an settlement with the French striker to “to bring his brilliant and unforgettable time as a player at our club to a close.”
Madrid stated Benzema “has represented the values” of Madrid and “has earned the right to decide his future.”
The announcement comes amid experiences that Benzema will play in Saudi Arabia.
“Real Madrid would like to show our gratitude and affection to a player who is already one of our greatest legends,” the membership stated. “Fans all over the world alike have enjoyed his magical and unique football, which has made him one of the great icons of our club and one of the great legends of world football.”
The 35-year-old Benzema had been with Madrid since 2009, taking part in 14 seasons with the membership. He helped Madrid win 25 titles, a report for any participant with the Spanish powerhouse.
Among his titles have been 5 Champions Leagues, 5 Club World Cups and 4 Spanish leagues.
Benzema is the present Ballon d’Or winner and UEFA’s participant of the yr. He had a memorable season in 2021-22, main Madrid to the Champions League title with a competition-best 15 objectives.
Benzema has made 647 appearances for Madrid, fifth most by any participant. He is the membership’s second all-time main scorer with 353 objectives. The Frenchman is the fourth high scorer within the historical past of the Champions League and the fourth high scorer within the historical past of the Spanish league.
“Benzema’s career at Real Madrid has been a shining example of conduct and professionalism,” Madrid stated.
The membership stated on Tuesday it is going to manage an “act of homage and farewell” for Benzema.
“Real Madrid is and always will be his home, and we wish him and all his family all the best in this new stage of his life,” Madrid stated.
Three different gamers are additionally leaving Madrid this summer season: Eden Hazard, Marco Asensio and Mariano Diaz.
