Karim Benzema seals move to Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia
Karim Benzema has agreed to join Saudi club Al-Ittihad, according to a trusted insider. The deal is set to bring the French striker to the Saudi Pro League, marking the next chapter in his storied career after more than a decade at Real Madrid.
Reports indicate Benzema has signed the majority of the transfer documents provided by the club, moving the process forward toward finalization. The contract details propose a two-year period with an option to extend for an additional season, aligning with common terms offered to marquee players entering the league.
Upon approval, Benzema is expected to travel to Saudi Arabia following a farewell ceremony with Real Madrid supporters. The farewell will close a 14-year era with the Spanish giants, a period during which the forward became one of the club’s defining figures and contributed to numerous achievements.
In his last appearance for Real Madrid, Benzema found the back of the net in a match against Athletic Bilbao. The goal helped secure a draw and contributed to Real Madrid finishing in second place in La Liga for the season, underscoring his ongoing impact on the field even as the chapter with the club closes.
Meanwhile, there has been talk about changes in other European clubs. One notable development involved Vladimir Fedotov, the coach of CSKA Moscow, who was dismissed as part of the club’s assessment of that season’s results in the Russian Premier League.