Highlights: Ittihad Jeddah Unveils Karim Benzema in Historical Event

On Thursday, Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad unveiled their latest and biggest signing, French forward Karim Benzema, the iconic captain of Real Madrid, at Jeddah’s King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.

More than 56,000 tickets were sold for Karim Benzema’s presentation at Jeddah’s King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in only a few hours.

#VIDEO: In one of the thrilling moments at Jeddah Al-Jawhara Stadium, an enthusiastic fan throws his mobile phone to Karim @Benzema, who in turn picks up the phone, takes a selfie-video, and returns the handset to the fan. @Ittihad_en pic.twitter.com/hcLSbNoE2J

— Saudi Gazette (@Saudi_Gazette) June 8, 2023

A large number of the club's fans stormed into the stadium, wearing the club’s yellow and black colors.

They greeted Benzema upon his arrival in the city on Wednesday.

He held a massive media conference where he praised the club and asserted that the fanbase of the Saudi Ittihad is a massive one, and the club had a huge history.

We Love you Benzema 💛🤩#Benzema2Ittihad#here2inspireKSA pic.twitter.com/7gnICnKGCP

— نادي الاتحاد السعودي (@ittihad) June 8, 2023

Moreover, he stepped into the field with children who were dressed in the club's famous yellow and black t-shirts.

🇫🇷🏟️ Karim Benzema, unveiled infront of 60,000 Al Ittihad supporters! He'll wear the no.9 shirt out in Saudi Arabia. pic.twitter.com/zuydbyHbfQ

— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) June 8, 2023

The supporters of the club were over the moon after Benzema was presented in the stadium, pronouncing some words in Arabic.

UNBELIEVABLE ATMOSPHERE FOR KARIM BENZEMA'S AL-ITTIHAD PRESENTATION 👏 pic.twitter.com/ylVE0jMYFI

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 8, 2023

 There was a huge fireworks show for the occasion. 

Benzema threw some balls to the fans, and he unveiled his Ballon d’Or prize on the field.

Karim Benzema presented his Ballon d'Or to the Al-Ittihad fans ✨

(via @ittihad_en)pic.twitter.com/MZzeIl47Ww

— B/R Football (@brfootball) June 8, 2023