Benzema 'Tells' Real Madrid His Decision

Karim Benzema has reportedly communicated the decision he has made over his future to Real Madrid following the big-money offer he received from Saudi Arabia.

Foot Mercato reports the 35-year-old has already informed the 14-time European champions of his desire to leave the club in the coming weeks.

After previously being close to an extension in Spain, a mammoth proposal from Saudi giants Al Ittihad seems to have tempted him to leave Real when his deal expires this month.

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The report claims that the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner is expected to agree to a two-year contract with the Saudi Pro League winners, who would pay him around €200 million (R4.2 billion) in that time period.

It is believed the possibility of Benzema parting ways with Los Blancos has caught the club off-guard after it seemed certain he would lead the line in the 2023/24 campaign.

This has led to suggestions the LaLiga giants will go searching for a new striker in the coming window, with Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane among their potential targets.

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Benzema has scored 353 goals in 647 appearances for the club since his arrival from Olympique Lyon in 2009, winning an impressive 24 trophies in the process.