Benzema is set to be joined by N'Golo Kante at Ittihad as the Saudi champions strengthen their squad for next season
Karim Benzema has revealed why he chose to move to Saudi Arabia after leaving Real Madrid at the end of the 2022-23 season.
Benzema followed in the footsteps of former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo when he signed a three-year contract with Saudi champions Al-Ittihad.
Karim Benzema says his religion was a major factor in his decision to join Al-Ittihad. Credit photo:
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The Frenchman's future in the Middle East looks extremely enticing as reports suggest he will earn a staggering 200 million euros (£172 million/213 million) per season, reports MARCA report.
However, he was quick to point out that the choice to trade Spain for the oil-rich nation was motivated not only by financial motives but also by deep religious affiliations. "Well, because I'm a Muslim, and it's a Muslim country, and I've always wanted to live here," he told club media, as quoted by GOAL.
Benzema's transfer highlights the growing impact and willingness of Saudi clubs to invest significantly in elite players as they strive to make the country the preferred hub for Saudi Arabia. football stars.
His arrival offers anticipation of strengthening an already formidable squad that has aspirations in the continental and global arena, with upcoming appearances at the Asian Championships and FIFA Club World. Cup.
Benzema reveals Saudi ambitions
In a related article, Sports Brief reports that Karim Benzema has revealed his true intentions after signing a three-year contract with Al-Ittihad.
The defending champions Saudi Arabia have confirmed the acquisition of Benzema, who ended his 14-year stay with Real Madrid at the end of the 2022-23 season. The French player's decision to join the Saudi Pro League, surprising Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti, increased the number of A-list stars coming to the oil-rich country.
Benzema joins Al Ittihad
Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Real Madrid Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema will join Cristiano Ronaldo to Saudi Arabia after signing a three-year contract with Al-Ittihad, the Jeddah-based club. confirmed on Tuesday.
"Benzema is here. A new tiger will roar. Welcome to Ittihad!" the club wrote on Twitter. Benzema will join former Real Madrid team-mate Ronaldo to the Gulf kingdom after the five-time World Player of the Year winner moved to Al Nassr from Manchester United after last year's World Cup.
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