Karim Benzema has signed documents to join the Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad after confirming his departure from Real Madrid. The former France international’s contract with the Saudi champions is understood to be for two years, with the option of a further season.
Benzema received a huge salary offer to join Al-Ittihad, who beat Al-Nassr, where Cristiano Ronaldo plays, to the title last month. Lionel Messi is also wanted in Saudi Arabia and has been offered more than £350m a year by Al-Hilal. The forward has spent 14 seasons with Real Madrid, winning 25 major trophies.
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