Karim Benzema has signed documents to join the Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad after confirming his departure from Real Madrid. The former France international’s contract with the Saudi champions is understood to be for two years, with the option of a further season.
Benzema is available on a free after voiding the one-year extension clause he had in his Madrid deal. Madrid’s manager, Carlo Ancelotti, said on Sunday the club “cannot be happy about his farewell but we have to respect his decision”. Benzema received a huge wage offer to join Al-Ittihad, who beat Al-Nassr, where Cristiano Ronaldo plays, to the title last month.
