According to reports, French footballer, Karim Benzema has left real Madrid.
Official statement confirms the player and the club’s decision to part ways after 14 years
The 35-year-old forward agreed a deal to end his glittering era at the club, the Spanish side said on Sunday.
He has also been heavily linked this week with a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia.
Real Madrid and our captain Karim Benzema have agreed to put an end to his brilliant and unforgettable era as a player at our club,” said Los Blancos in a statement.
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“Madrid wants to show their gratitude and all their love to someone who is one of our greatest legends.”
The announcement comes after Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti had said Saturday there was “no doubt” about Benzema’s future at Madrid, noting the forward had one more year left on his contract.
Madrid confirmed Saturday that Eden hazard, Marco Asensio and Mariano Diaz are all leaving this summer too, leaving plenty of space for new acquisitions in attack.
Ancelotti avoided talking on Saturday about Madrid’s alleged interest in England and Tottenham striker harry Kane.
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