Real Madrid has announced that Karim Benzema, the renowned striker, has reached an agreement to co

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Real Madrid has announced that Karim Benzema, the renowned striker, has reached an agreement to conclude his remarkable tenure at the club.

This announcement comes after Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti had said on Saturday there was no doubt about Benzema future being at Madrid, noting the forward had one more year left on his contract.
And Benzema himself had said not everything you read on the internet is reality (maybe some are real after all) after reports emerged in the week about his potential departure to Saudi Arabia.

The reason for the departure has been strongly linked with a lucrative transfer to Saudi Arabia throughout the week. And the departure is rather a mutual and peaceful one as in a statement, Los Blancos expressed, Real Madrid and our captain Karim Benzema have mutually agreed to bring his brilliant and unforgettable playing era at our club to a close. Madrid aims to demonstrate their appreciation and immense affection for an individual who stands as one of our greatest legends.

The French forward joined Madrid in 2009 from Ligue 1 side Lyon and Benzema established himself as a key player alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale.
Benzema has lifted 24 trophies with Madrid, including
1. Five Champions Leagues,
2. Four La Liga titles and
3. Three Copas del Rey
And is the current holder of the Ballon d Or for the world’s best player.

Benzema is Real Madrid’s second top scorer of all-time, with 353 goals for Madrid, behind only Ronaldo on 450.
Benzema’s final appearance for the club could be later today when Madrid host Athletic Bilbao in La Liga at the Santiago Bernabeu

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