Karim Benzema held his final speech at Real Madrid on Tuesday before leaving for Saudi Arabia. It was not planned like that at all.
After lengthy negotiations, Karim Benzema has officially left Real Madrid. On Sunday, the merengue club announced around noon the departure of the French international, Ballon d’Or in 2023, for whom the trend a few hours earlier was however for an extension of an additional season in the Spanish capital. The forcing of Saudi Arabia has finally paid off and the salary of 200 million euros per year offered to the French international convinced him to set sail.
Benzema wanted to end his career at Real Madrid, but…
Present this Tuesday in front of the club’s cameras but also in front of all his teammates as well as Carlo Ancelotti and Florentino Pérez, the “Nueve” admitted that his initial career plan was to end his career at Real Madrid. But faced with such an offer, Karim Benzema was forced to review his plans and it is therefore in Saudi Arabia that he will end his career.
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” I signed for Real Madrid because I wanted to retire here, but life gives you other opportunities. It is a difficult decision made with my family. I will always be for Real Madrid. Most important to me is how much I’ve earned and how I’ve enjoyed those years as a kid. As I said during my presentation: “one, two, three, Hala Madrid!”. I also want to thank Carlo Ancelotti, who trusted me from the start. I learned a lot with you. It’s a bit sad day because I’m going to leave my club.” confessed Karim Benzema before continuing.
Last emotional moment for Benzema in Madrid
“I will never forget Real Madrid. It’s impossible, it’s the best club in history. But I think it’s time to leave and live another story. Thanks to Real Madrid. I want to thank the president. When I saw you, I said to myself “he is the man who recruited Ronaldo and Zidane”. It’s incredible. But it’s time to leave and know something else.” said Karim Benzema in front of teammates moved by his departure. June 6, 2023 will remain as a strong date, that of the last day of KB9 in Madrid. Before his unexpected departure to Saudi Arabia, where he will end his career.
