2023-08-08 15:13:44
French striker Karim Benzema, who joined Al Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League, reached Makkah and performed Umrah. Benzema signed a three-year contract with Al Ittihad. The salary will be five and a half million dollars per year. Al Ittihad are the current winners of the Saudi Pro League. 35-year-old Benzema ended his 14-year legendary career at Real Madrid and moved to Saudi Arabia.
In 2009, Spanish giants Real Madrid brought Benzema to Santiago Bernabeu for 35 million euros. Benzema arrived at Real Madrid without much fanfare in the same year that Florentino Perez introduced the new generation of Real, including Cristiano and Kaká. But the player quickly became a crucial presence in the forward line of Royal.
The player was involved in 24 titles with Real, including five Champions League titles and four league titles. Benzema is Real’s second all-time top goalscorer and the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner. Former Real teammate Cristiano Ronaldo plays for Al Nasser in the Saudi League.
Benzema was given a warm welcome in Jeddah when he arrived at Al Ittihad. Thousands flocked to the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium to witness the star’s presentation ceremony. About 60,000 people came to Jeddah King Abdullah Stadium to participate in the ceremony.
Clad in a yellow and black jersey and scarf, the stadium erupted with chants of Ya Karim as the star was introduced to the fans in the gallery.
French striker Karim Benzema performs Umrah, video
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