The player left Real Madrid in 2023 and transferred to Saudi football.
Karim Benzema revealed details about his departure from Real Madrid at the end of the 2022/23 season. In an interview with journalist Edu Aguirre, the French striker spoke about the reasons that led him to leave the Spanish club and his new stage in the Saudi Pro League. Find the top football updates at live sports score.
The now Al Ittihad player said that, when he made the decision, he made sure to personally inform president Florentino Pérez. For Benzema, it was important that the club’s president was the first to know about his choice.
“Florentino Pérez was the first person I called when I decided to leave Real Madrid,” said the striker, highlighting the respectful relationship he has built with the director over the years.
Benzema also revealed Florentino Pérez’s reaction when he received the news. According to the Frenchman, the Real Madrid president was surprised by his decision and tried to better understand the reasons behind the choice.
“He didn’t quite understand… I told him that the young stars, Vinicius and Rodrygo, were ready,” Benzema explained, reinforcing his confidence in the club’s new generation.
Regarding his decision to move to Saudi Arabia, Benzema stated that he wanted to leave Real Madrid on a high. For him, it was essential to leave the club on top and end his time without having to face them in the future.
“My decision to go to Saudi Arabia was also because I wanted to leave Real Madrid on top… and I never wanted to play against Real Madrid again in my life,” concluded the Frenchman. BBscore football, your go-to place for football results.
