European giants Real Madrid has confirmed that star striker Karim Benzema is leaving the club.
In a statement, the club noted; “Real Madrid CF and our captain Karim Benzema have agreed to end his brilliant and unforgettable period as a player for our club.
“Real Madrid wants to show its gratitude and all its affection for who is already one of our greatest legends.”
Benzema has spent the past 14 years in Madrid and has gone to win 25 trophies; a record number for Real Madrid: 5 European Cups, 5 Club World Cups, 4 European Super Cups, 4 Leagues, 3 Copas del Rey, and 4 Spanish Super Cups.
🚨 BREAKING: Karim Benzema LEAVES Real Madrid. Official statement confirms club and player decision. #Benzema pic.twitter.com/633WRATTYP
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 4, 2023
Karim Benzema is the current Ballon d’Or and UEFA Player of the Year, as well as being included in the FIFA FIFPRO Eleven and winning the Pichichi Trophy 2022.
Benzema has the fifth-highest appearances for Madrid having appeared 647 appearances, and he is the second all-time goalscorer for the club with 353 goals. He is also Real Madrid’s second all-time goalscorer in both the League and the European Cup. And he is also the fourth goalscorer in the Champions League in the history of this competition and the fourth goalscorer in the history of the League.
