Benzema admits Madrid departure 'hurts' ahead of Saudi switch ⚠️
Karim Benzema said leaving Real Madrid "hurts" at a goodbye ceremony Tuesday ahead of his move to Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad. The 35-year-old forward has signed for the Jeddah-based side on a three-year deal starting next season, a source at the Saudi club told AFP on Tuesday.
“It’s a bit of a sad day, because I am leaving this club, it hurts me, because I had a dream in my head – to sign for Madrid, and finish at Madrid, but sometimes life gives you other opportunities,” said Benzema in a speech during his farewell at Madrid’s training ground. “I will never forget Real Madrid, it’s the best club in the world, in history, but now is the moment to leave and to see another story.”“Today it’s not just another player going, today we’re saying goodbye to one of the most incredible players in our history,” said the president.
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