Karim Benzema is parting ways with Real Madrid

After 14 years, Karim Benzema is parting ways with Real Madrid.

Despite a verbal agreement, he won't be staying at the club until 2024.

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Reports suggest Benzema will join a Saudi Arabia-based club.

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There are rumors of a lucrative three-year deal with Al Ittihad, earning him around €100 million per year.

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He spoke with his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo before deciding to leave.

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Benzema had a successful career at Real Madrid, scoring 353 goals and providing 165 assists since 2009.

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He won 25 titles with Real Madrid, including five UEFA Champions League trophies and four league titles.

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