Benzema will make his departure from Real Madrid official this Thursday!
Karim Benzema is due to receive an award from Marca from 6pm onwards, but according to Gianluca Di Marzio, he will be making his departure from Real Madrid official in the next few hours.
Karim Benzema's decision is becoming clearer and more confirmed. <a href=/news/real-madrid-benzema-says-yes-to-saudi-offer>As revealed by FootMercato yesterday, KB9 has indeed decided to sign for Saudi Arabia (where Al-Ittihad is offering him €100m net per year) and leave Real Madrid at the end of the current season, according to renowned Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio.
Karim @Benzema set to leave @realmadrid, accepting Saudi's bid. He will announce his decision this afternoon, in a press conference. ⚪️ RealMadrid transfershttps://t.co/AcPlMk3Jao
— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) June 1, 2023
Benzema is due to receive the Legend award from Madrid daily Marca from 6pm onwards, and will make his decision official at a press conference on Thursday, according to Di Marzio. This will enable him to receive the tribute he deserves on Sunday at the Santiago Bernabéu during the match between Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao.
French journalist Julien Laurens, who works for ESPN and RMC Sport, also confirms that the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner has decided to leave Real Madrid after 14 years, 25 titles and no fewer than 5 Champions Leagues. On Instagram, Benzema shared a post by Julien Laurens paying tribute to his Madrid career. It feels the end...
Benzema sur Instagram pic.twitter.com/KROHgwadup
— Daily Mercato (@DailyMercato) June 1, 2023