Karim Benzema has announced his departure from Real Madrid after 14 years with the club. Reuters are reporting that, according to state media, the 35-year-old has reached an agreement with reigning Saudi Pro League champion, Al-ltihad, managed by former Wolves boss, Nuno Espirito Santo and will sign a two-year deal.
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Benzema scored a second-half penalty to earn Madrid a draw in their final league match of the season against Athletico Bilbao on Sunday. He finished the season with 31 goals and 6 assists in 43 games in all competitions.
The former France international joined Real Madrid from hometown club, Lyon in 2009 and has made 658 appearances, scoring 354 goals.
Benzema won La Liga on four occasions and lifted the Champions League five times during a trophy-laden spell in Spanish Capital.
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