Karim Benzema leaves Real Madrid after 14 years at the Bernabeu. The Frenchman departs the club as the second highest goalscorer. Benzema played 42 games for Madrid this season, and scored 30 goals in all competitions.
Benzema joined Los Blancos in 2009 from Lyon for €35 million. Since joining them, he has made 657 appearances, scoring 353 goals. Real Madrid will bid farewell to their superstar on June 6th at Real Madrid Sport City.
Benzema’s influence after Cristiano’s departure
Since Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure in 2018, Benzema was pivotal for Real Madrid’s success. Benzema played a big part in 2021/22 season, as Madrid won their 14th Champions League trophy, along with La Liga.
He scored 44 goals in all competitions that season an won the Ballon D’or as well. The former Lyon forward has won five Champions League, four La ligas, and three Copa Del Rey.
Benzema also formed a formidable trio with Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale. They played together from 2013-2018 and had a staggering 661 goal involvements in just five seasons.
Karim Benzema leaves Real Madrid to join Al-Ittihad
It seemed likely that Benzema would stay for another season with Modric and Kroos. But now, he is considering a move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad. As they are offering him a two-year deal worth €400 million.
Ronaldo also received a similar offer from Al-Nassr, and he joined them after leaving Manchester United. Benzema has left a big hole in this Madrid side, and they will have to find a striker who will score goals.
Can Harry Kane replace Karim Benzema?
Harry Kane is the most reliable option for the Los Blancos, as Spurs won’t be able to keep hold of their star striker this summer.
Kane is in his prime, and he also scored 30 goals in the Premier League this season. However, Spurs would want a hefty fee of around €200 million.
During his remarkable tenure at Real Madrid, Benzema won a total of 25 trophies. And, his legacy will always be remembered in the history books.
