Saudi Ittihad Jeddah announced, Tuesday, the signing of former Real Madrid icon Karim Benzema for three years.
The club posted the video of the signing, the reveal of the T-shirt, and a short message from Benzema in Arabic.
The iconic player will stay in the Saudi club until 2026.
لحظة توقيع العقد مع بنزيما🖤💛.pic.twitter.com/hpaMidEYnA
— Gorgeous (@gorgeous4ew) June 6, 2023
French striker Benzema won 25 trophies, including five Champions Leagues and four La Ligas in 14 years with Madrid.
He scored 354 goals for the Royal Club, second only to Cristiano Ronaldo.
BBC cited Benzema, saying: "It's a good league and there are many good players," adding: "Cristiano Ronaldo is already there, a friend which shows Saudi Arabia is starting to further progress its level. I am here to win, like I did in Europe.
"I have been fortunate to achieve amazing things in my career and achieve everything I can in Spain and Europe. It now feels the time is right for a new challenge and project."
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