Karim Benzema’s Dream Realized: Living in a Muslim Country

Saudi Muslim country, I always want to live in a Muslim country: Benzema

Karim Benzema, who left the Spanish club Real Madrid, signed a contract with the Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad last day. According to a report from Front Office Sports, Al Ittihad will sign Benzema on a three-year deal worth €643 million.

The club released the pictures after signing the contract with Al Ittihad the other day. Pictures of Benzema with Al Ittihad President Anmar Bin Abdullah Al Haile and others have been released.

After joining Al Ittihad, Benzema says that Saudi Arabia is a Muslim country and it has always been his dream to live there.

Karim Benzema on his end-of-career choice: “It’s a Muslim country which is expensive, which is beautiful. For me it’s where I want to be, it’s important to be in a Muslim country where I feel people love me. It will allow me to have a new life. I want to speak the Arabic language… pic.twitter.com/AqatjEzUon

— Frank Khalid OBE (@FrankKhalidUK) June 8, 2023

‘I am a Muslim, this is a Muslim country. I always want to live here. I have already been to Saudi Arabia. I am happy about that.

Thank you Jeddah, from the bottom of my heart. Tonight was a very special moment that i will never forget 💛🇸🇦#alhamdulillah #benzema2ittihad #here2inspireKSA #nine pic.twitter.com/y0Prde6rDM

— Karim Benzema (@Benzema) June 8, 2023

Living in a Muslim country is important. It will provide an opportunity to lead a new life. I am lucky to be in Saudi Arabia near Makkah, I believe that is important for me,’ Benzema was quoted as saying by various international media.

Meanwhile, Benzema is leaving Real Madrid for a Saudi club after 14 years. Benzema has scored 353 goals and 165 assists in 648 matches played for Real Madrid. In addition to this, Benzema has won 24 major titles for Los Blancos, including five Champions Leagues and four La Ligas.

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