Benzema’s first words as an Al Ittihad player

Karim Benzema He signed his contract with Al Ittihad for the next three seasons. He did so after officially saying goodbye to Real Madrid and the French striker explained what it means for him to start a new adventure.

“I am excited to experience a new football league abroad. Al Ittihad Club has an incredible history, passionate fans and great football ambitions to become a force in Asia after winning the league. I am fortunate to achieve the incredible things in my career and winning as much as possible in Spain and Europe. Now I feel the time is right for a new challenge and project. Every time I visit Saudi Arabia I feel the warmth and love from the fans and the people. I am really looking forward to joining my new teammates and, with them, helping to take this amazing club and football in Saudi Arabia to new levels,” said Benzyme.

The former Real Madrid He added that “this is a new challenge for me, a new life and I can’t wait to start training. I will do everything to win trophies, to score, to show my talent, to make the fans happy, the club, the president… everything. The league is good and there are many good players. Cristiano Ronaldo is here, a friend who shows that Saudi Arabia is starting to develop at his level. I am here to win, as I did in Europe. I’m looking forward to seeing them in jeddah.

For his part, the president of Al Ittihad Club, Anmar Bin Abdullah Alhailaesaid that “signing Ballon d’Or holders Real Madrid is another historic milestone for this very special club. Karim is a world football icon and is at the peak of his career. He joins a club and a league that is very competitive, in a country with big ambitions on and off the pitch, we know all eyes will be on him and we can’t wait to see him wear the Al-Ittihad Club number 9 shirt next time season, where we face a very difficult test. exciting: defending our title, competing in Asia and playing in the final stage of the FIFA Club World Cup.”