Benzema Shocks Real Madrid: A New Chapter Begins at Al-Ittihad
Benzema Shocks Real Madrid: A New Chapter Begins at Al-Ittihad
Sources have revealed that Al-Ittihad Saudi Club has presented an enticing offer to French star Karim Benzema, Real Madrid’s striker, to sign him during the current summer transfer window. The offer includes a two-year contract with an annual salary of 200 million euros, in addition to substantial bonuses and financial incentives.
Sources confirmed that Benzema has expressed his admiration for the offer and intends to accept it within the coming days, thus moving to the Saudi Professional League in a shocking deal that shakes the foundations of European football.
Details of the Anticipated Deal
Al-Ittihad is expected to pay 50 million euros as compensation to Real Madrid for terminating Benzema’s contract, which extends until 2023. The player will also receive a monthly salary of up to 25 million euros, in addition to incentives worth up to 100 million euros, should he achieve certain goals and accomplishments with the Saudi team.
Reports indicated that Benzema will become the highest-paid player in the world, surpassing major stars like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Mixed Reactions
The anticipated deal has sparked mixed reactions in global sports circles. On one hand, Anmar Al-Haili, President of Al-Ittihad, expressed his great happiness at Benzema’s imminent joining of the team, considering it “a historic achievement for Saudi football.”
Al-Haili said in press statements: “We are proud of our ability to attract global stars to the Saudi League, which confirms the prestigious position our league has reached, and contributes to raising the level of competition and excitement.”
On the other hand, Real Madrid expressed its sadness at losing one of its most prominent stars in recent years. Club President Florentino Perez said in an official statement: “We thank Karim Benzema for the wonderful years he spent with us and the great achievements he accomplished. We wish him success in his next career.”
Benzema’s Achievements with Real Madrid
Benzema began his journey with Real Madrid in 2009, coming from Lyon, and since then has delivered distinguished performances with the royal team, contributing to achieving many titles and accomplishments.
During the 12 seasons he spent with Real Madrid, Benzema succeeded in scoring 303 goals in 595 matches in all competitions, becoming the second-best scorer in the club’s history after Raul Gonzalez.
Benzema also won 25 titles with Real Madrid, including 5 Champions League titles, 4 La Liga titles, 1 Copa del Rey title, 3 FIFA Club World Cup titles, 1 UEFA Super Cup title, and 4 Spanish Super Cup titles.
Last season, Benzema led his team to win the Champions League title for the 14th time in the club’s history, after scoring 15 goals in the tournament, and won the Best Player in Europe award from the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).
A New Beginning in Saudi Arabia
It seems that Benzema, who is 35 years old, wants to embark on a new challenge in his professional career and take advantage of the golden opportunity offered by the Saudi League, both materially and technically.
Benzema is expected to sign a two-year contract with Al-Ittihad, with an annual salary of 200 million euros, in addition to substantial bonuses and financial incentives.
Benzema will join Al-Ittihad’s ranks starting next season, where he will wear the number 9 shirt and will be one of the team’s most prominent stars seeking to compete for local and continental titles.
Al-Ittihad finished last season in third place in the Saudi League with 58 points, 4 points behind league leaders and champions Al-Hilal, and one point behind runner-up Al-Nassr.
The Deal’s Impact on Saudi Football
Benzema’s transfer to Al-Ittihad is considered a strong blow to Saudi football, as it will contribute to raising the level of the local league and attracting more global stars to play in Saudi Arabia.
The deal will also increase the popularity of Saudi football worldwide and enhance the national team’s chances of competing for continental and international titles.
The Saudi League has witnessed the presence of some global stars in recent years, such as Italian Andrea Pirlo, Cameroonian Samuel Eto’o, Colombian Radamel Falcao, Spanish David Villa, and others.
However, Benzema’s deal is considered the largest and most important in the history of Saudi football, as the French player will receive an annual salary of 200 million euros, which far exceeds what any other player in Saudi Arabia or even in the world was receiving.
In Conclusion
Karim Benzema’s transfer to Al-Ittihad Saudi Club is considered a historic event in Saudi and Arab football, as it will contribute to raising the level of the local league and attracting more global stars to play in Saudi Arabia.
The deal will also increase the popularity of Saudi football worldwide and enhance the national team’s chances of competing for continental and international titles.
We wish Karim Benzema success in his new career with Al-Ittihad Saudi Club, that he delivers outstanding performances with the team, and contributes to achieving titles and accomplishments.
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