Karim Benzema will go down as one of the greatest ever to do it in a Real Madrid shirt, securing 25 trophies across his career at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Karim Benzema, a striker for Real Madrid, has reportedly made the decision to leave the team after 14 years. The French forward, who won 25 trophies during his time at the Santiago Bernabeu, will be remembered as one of the finest players to ever achieve it while wearing a Real Madrid jersey.
Among the 25 trophies Benzema has won, four La Liga championships, three Copa del Rey championships, and five Champions League trophies, those include.
After 14 years at the club, Benzema leaves Real and will sign in Saudi Arabia a €100m a year contract! ✍️🇸🇦
🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 UCL
🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 CDM Clubs
🏆🏆🏆🏆 European Super Cup
🏆🏆🏆🏆 League
🏆🏆🏆 Spanish Super Cup
🏆🏆🏆 King's Cup
🏆 Golden Ball
⚽ 353 goals
🎯 165 assists… pic.twitter.com/QtXDGTyo0I
Benzema just reposted this to his Instagram story. Bye Europe. 👋 pic.twitter.com/NQTLa0Wd09
— BeksFCB (@Joshua_Ubeku)Benzema has made 647 appearances for Real Madrid during his time there, tallying 353 goals and 165 assists along the way, culminating in a Ballon d'Or last season. His 2021–22 season, which culminated in one of the most thrilling Champions League victories ever and the La Liga championship, will go down as one of the best ever.
Gracias por estos 14 años 🤍
¡Hasta pronto, leyenda! 💔pic.twitter.com/zEzXQdHqKh
Real Madrid believed Benzema would be staying for one more season after reaching an agreement on a new contract that would keep him there through 2024. Benzema, however, reportedly changed his mind after hearing whispers of a huge offer from the Saudi Arabian team Al Ittihad, according to numerous publications.
🚨 Karim Benzema to Al-Ittihad - IT'S DONE! ✅✍️
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However, according to Gianluca DiMarzio and Julien Laurens of ESPN, Benzema has made the decision to leave the team. This Sunday night's match at the Santiago Bernabeu against Athletic Club will be Karim Benzema's last match.
Real Madrid, who do not have an apparent alternative lined up for the Frenchman, will feel the loss of Benzema acutely. Instead, they had planned to find a replacement for him the following year.
Several Real Madrid fans took to Twitter to thank the legendary striker for all the memories. Here's a look at some of the reactions:
This might’ve been the last goal for Benzema in a Madrid shirt….. 💔💔pic.twitter.com/gu2iyIOWhX
— TK (@TotalKarim)Thank you for the good memories Benzema 🥺🤍 pic.twitter.com/rNOdQr03Xh
— Bicho🤍 (@B94495231)You could even argue that he has created the "Benzema role", which is why Madrid held onto him for 14 years, and still trying to keep him. Also the main reason why the club has found it so difficult to get a replacement. He set the standards insanely high. pic.twitter.com/4A3ZCkWrNL
— John H O N E S T Y (@ExJohnHonestyy)Benzema said goodbye to the camp Nou in a perfect way 🤍🤍pic.twitter.com/JrlVnxrqv8
— Bicho🤍 (@B94495231)Benzema and 15 🕊🕊, we gonna miss this linkup pic.twitter.com/tI7DtlLYuR
— 🇦🇱🇽🇰 (@Valv3rdeGOAT)Thank you, Karim Benzema. You came to Real Madrid as a young boy and left as one of the most decorated players in the club's history. You were one of the best signings Real Madrid ever made, and you are the greatest striker of this generation. I hate to say it, but goodbye, Karim pic.twitter.com/jo3gPiV8gU
— H110. (@SchnitzelKroos)Thank you, Karim , for everything you gave to Real Madrid 🤍
pic.twitter.com/sEPXzn1Cc9
Thank you Benzema 🤍🤍🥺 Madrid will forever miss U😫 pic.twitter.com/htDvyuh3UO
— 🦋👑Ohemaa🐝❤️ (@Ohemaa__)Thank you for all the memories.
Thank you for everything
Greatest CF of our generationpic.twitter.com/cdJy4g2649
Oh Benzema , thank you for your 14 years of services❤️👑 pic.twitter.com/i2neaPhmTc
— ☽ (@minaahilsatti)Thank You Karim Benzema for all the memories, Goals , Elegant football playing style of yours and Trophies you gave me as Real Madrid fan, you'll always remain in my Heart legend. pic.twitter.com/mJv8VZmWuC
— I'm Aboki. (@Babangiida1)