Real talisman Karim Benzema seems to be leaving Madrid after fourteen years. Spanish media wrote their hands on Wednesday on the news about the 35-year-old attacker, who is on his way to Ittihad FC, the champion of Saudi Arabia.
Ittihad is preparing for the arrival of Benzema
Benzema rumors are moving fast. First it was about a proposal Ittihad had made him, with a huge contract worth hundreds of millions of euros. Benzema would have considered the offer and would like to give a quick decision about his future. That seems to be correct, because in the course of the day more and more reports about the French striker appeared.
Benzema was present at the Real Madrid training complex on Wednesday. Not to train, but for a conversation with his agent, the club management and trainer Carlo Ancelotti. The Frenchman left in the evening, after which the sports newspaper AS reported that the attacker was close to a transfer to Saudi Arabia.
The newspaper relies on sources around Ittihad, who want to make a big move with the arrival of Benzema. The club is also firmly linked to Lionel Messi, as his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires. According to AS, Benzema can sign a two-year contract in Saudi Arabia with a salary of one hundred million per season. Real Madrid would already be working on a farewell message for the club channels.
Ittihad played the last league game of the season against Al-Ta’ee on Wednesday evening. Hélder Costa, who is rented by the club from Leeds United, seemed to miss out on that game. “We are very happy with the arrival of the Ballon d’Or winner,” the Angola international told local media.
Impressive statement of support for Vinícius at Flamengo
In other real Madrid news, the racist statements towards Vinícius Júnior have also led to a strong reaction in Brazil. Players from Flamengo and Cruzeiro caused an impressive protest at the start of their match.
The players and the referee called for reflection by taking their seats on the field immediately after the first whistle. That action was received with applause by the Flamengo supporters. Numerous messages of support for Vinícius were also seen in the stands of the Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
The Real Madrid attacker went through the youth academy of the Brazilian superpower. The now 22-year-old winger was taken over from Flamengo by Real in 2018 for 45 million euros. That is the largest outgoing transfer in Flamengo history.
Vinícius has received a lot of support from various quarters this week after the sad events in last Sunday’s away match against Valencia. The 21-time international was treated racist in Estadio Mestalla. Later in the game after losing his composure, he was shown a red card, a card that was later waived.
