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Real Madrid Legend Benzema Leaves Bernabeu After 14 Years

Karim Benzema is leaving Real Madrid after 14 years to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad. He signed a two-year contract, earning 100 million euros per season plus a 20 million-euro bonus for being an ambassador for the 2030 World Cup bid. His total earnings could exceed 220 million euros. Benzema scored 354 goals in 658 appearances for Real Madrid, winning four LaLiga titles and five Champions League trophies. His final match was against Athletic Bilbao, where he scored a penalty.

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Karim Benzema is leaving Real Madrid after 14 years to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad. He signed a two-year contract, earning 100 million euros per season plus a 20 million-euro bonus for being an ambassador for the 2030 World Cup bid. His total earnings could exceed 220 million euros. Benzema scored 354 goals in 658 appearances for Real Madrid, winning four LaLiga titles and five Champions League trophies. His final match was against Athletic Bilbao, where he scored a penalty.

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