Karim Benzema set to sign three year contract with Al-Ittihad

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Published at :June 6, 2023 at 9:05 PM

Modified at :December 13, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Karim Benzema set to sign three year contract with Al-Ittihad

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If Karim Benzema fulfils his contract he could earn around €600m

According to rumours, Karim Benzema is set to sign a three-year contract with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad and he might make €600 million if he stays in Saudi Arabia through the year 2026.

After 14 years at Real Madrid, Karim Benzema will now begin his new chapter in Saudi Arabia, where he will represent Al-Ittihad in the summer.

The Frenchman has agreed to terms with Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad, making it the second-best transaction in the league following Ronaldo's winter transfer to Al Nassr.

According to renowned transfer specialist Romano, Karim Benzema has signed crucial paperwork with Al Ittihad in order to compete in the Saudi Pro League.

The agreement has a two-year expiration date and an add-on option. Karim Benzema will bid his Real Madrid supporters a final farewell before relocating to Saudi Arabia.

In a recent public statement, Real Madrid thanked Benzema for his contributions. The team recognised his priceless efforts both on and off the pitch.

His spectacular season, in which he won LaLiga and the Champions League, earned him the Ballon d'Or award the previous year.

Among two former Real Madrid stars won't be playing alongside, as they will represent two different clubs of the Saudi league, after enjoying a prolific spell at Los Blancos together.

If Ronaldo remains at Al Nassr for the upcoming season, they will compete against each other in the Saudi Pro League.

In the race for the championship, Ronaldo's squad succumbed to Al Ittihad and finished second in the league. This new rivalry would be applauded in Saudi Arabia.

Reporter Fabrizio Romano claims that Benzema would sign a record-breaking $643 million three-year deal with Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad. In other words, Benzema will earn $4.12 million per week or $214 million annually.

Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.