Having joined Saudi Arabia for the next three years, Karim Benzema experienced his first walkabout. The striker was presented in front of more than 62,000 people in Al-Ittihad stadium.
After Cristiano Ronaldo, another Ballon d’Or has settled in Saudi Arabia. Since Wednesday, Karim Benzema is officially an Al-Ittihad player after 14 years of service at Real Madrid. A page has been turned by the player trained at OL, another has opened in the Gulf country. At 35, Benzema wanted to end his career in Saudi Arabia, an XXL contract that goes with it. If finish atOL could have been a great story, the striker made a financial choice, but also a life choice, he who admitted that “evolving in a Muslim country for a Muslim was going to help him” to feel good.
62,000 people present in the stadium
Anyway, this arrival with great fanfare from Karim Benzema makes supporters proud ofAl-Ittihad. A few hours after signing a contract until 2026 with the Saudi club, the French international was introduced to his new fans. The latter were present since more than 62,000 came to crowd into the stands of the club’s stadium to celebrate the arrival of the Lyonnais and his Ballon d’Or won last October. With a show worthy of a rockstar for Karim Benzema.
2023-06-09 22:28:01
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