Real Madrid confirm that Karim Benzema will leave the club after 14 years. 'Madridistas and all the fans around the world have enjoyed his magical and unique football.'
Head coach Carlo Ancelotti had held a personal meeting with the player on Wednesday and had said he thought “legends” like Benzema should retire at the club.
But he also admitted: “That’s the way Real Madrid and the club think. But players can have other mentalities, like having longer careers, playing more.” Benzema joined Real from Lyon for an initial £30million in 2009 and is Madrid’s second top scorer of all-time with 353 goals in 647 games — behind only He won his first Ballon d’Or last year and has lifted 24 trophies during his time at the club, including fourBenzema scored a career-best 44 goals in 46 appearances to lead Real to a La Liga-Champions League double last season but he has struggled with muscular problems this campaign.
The Frenchman is set to receive a hero’s send-off in Madrid’s last game of the season against Athletic Bilbao at the Bernabeu on Sunday .Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Try a week on us.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Real Madrid confirm shock departure of club legend Karim BenzemaReal Madrid announced that Karim Benzema will leave the club this summer. The striker has been with Los Blancos since 2009 and has gone on to win 25 trophies with the club, including five Champions…
Read more »
Real Madrid eye Tottenham striker Harry Kane as Karim Benzema replacementReal Madrid are ready to test Tottenham’s resolve to keep Harry Kane, talkSPORT understands. Carlo Ancelotti has made Kane his top target to replace Saudi Arabia-bound Karim Benzema. Spurs ar…
Read more »
Romano: Real Madrid 'really appreciate' Chelsea forward who is Premier League's 'worst finisher'`Real Madrid are showing interest in Chelsea forward Kai Havertz, with Carlo Ancelotti a big fan of the player, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Read more »
Real Madrid confirm Eden Hazard departure with 'retirement an option'Real Madrid have revealed that Eden Hazard will leave the club this summer with one year left on his deal. The Belgian signed for the La Liga giants in 2019 following a hugely successful stint at C…
Read more »