Karim Benzema leaves, an entire city in depression

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By: Manu Tournoux

Karim Benzema leaves, an entire city in depression

This Tuesday, June 6 is a special day since after 14 years at Real Madrid, Karim Benzema leaves the White House club. A sad day for the supporters but also for Florentino PĂ©rez, very touched by the departure of his legend.

Real Madrid had already announced the news a few days ago, when KB9 played their last game in Los Blancos colors against Athletic Bilbao for one last goal. Florentino PĂ©rez has thus decided to organize a ceremony to say goodbye to the legend of the club, like Marcelo or Sergio Ramos who recently left Real Madrid. The Spanish president was particularly touched by the departure of a player he went to get when he was only 20 years old and playing at OL. Florentino PĂ©rez paid a vibrant tribute to Karim Benzema, whom he considers today as an immense legend of Real Madrid.

Real Madrid thanks their legend forever

“Since the announcement of Karim’s farewell, I have seen a huge sense of sadness among Madridistas and football fans who have been enthused by the magic of a footballer like Karim. Dear Karim, you have become one of the best in history. Dear captain, we are all very proud of you. You arrived very young and you have become a symbol and one of our great legends. You represented the best values ​​of Real Madrid. You have earned the right to choose your destination » said the Real Madrid president who thanked Karim Benzema, the second best scorer in history, the best assister and the most successful player of the Merengues. Florentino PĂ©rez leaves the choice to the French to continue his adventure where he wishes while the striker still had a year of contract with the club of the Spanish capital. A page of history is turning at Real Madrid.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.