Karim Benzema Signs Historic 3-Year Contract with Al-Ittihad Jeddah
In a major transfer deal that shook the football world, French star Karim Benzema signed a 3-year contract with Al-Ittihad Jeddah club, joining from Real Madrid in a deal worth €200 million per year.
Benzema expressed his great happiness at joining the Saudi league, stating: “I am very excited about this new experience in my career, and I look forward to giving my best with Al-Ittihad.”
This deal comes after Benzema’s illustrious 14-year career with Real Madrid, during which he achieved numerous titles and individual and collective achievements.
It’s worth noting that the 35-year-old Benzema is the top scorer in the Spanish league with 354 goals, and he won the Ballon d’Or award in 2022.
Benzema’s transfer to the Saudi league is expected to have a significant impact on the level of competition in the tournament, as he joins a long list of global stars who have recently moved to play in Saudi Arabia.
Benzema is considered one of the best strikers in the world in recent years, and Al-Ittihad fans hope he will lead the team to achieve more local and continental titles in the coming seasons.
