Real Madrid have confirmed that their most-decorated participant, Karim Benzema, is to go away the membership after 14 years, as reported by The Independent earlier this week.
France striker Benzema, 35, received 25 trophies throughout his time in Madrid and scored 353 objectives in 647 appearances to develop into Real’s second all-time prime scorer after Cristiano Ronaldo.
“Real Madrid and our captain Karim Benzema have agreed to end his brilliant and unforgettable period as a player for our club,” learn a membership assertion from the Spanish giants.
“Real Madrid would like to show its gratitude and affection to a player who is already one of our greatest legends.
“Karim Benzema’s career at Real Madrid has been a shining example of conduct and professionalism, and he has represented the values of our club. Karim Benzema has earned the right to decide his future.
“Madridistas and all the fans around the world have enjoyed his magical and unique football, which has made him one of the great icons of our club and one of the great legends of world football.
“Real Madrid is and will always be his home, and we wish him and all his family the best in this new stage of his life.”
Benzema, the present Ballon d’Or and UEFA Player of the Year, joined Real from Lyon in July 2009 for a reported switch price of 35 million euros.
He is fifth on the record of gamers with probably the most Real appearances and his trophy haul in Spain contains 5 Champions Leagues, 5 Club World Cups, 4 European Super Cups, 4 LaLiga titles, three Copas del Rey and 4 Spanish Super Cups.
Benzema has been linked with a transfer to Saudi Arabia aspect Al-Ittihad, as reported by The Independent.
Real have confirmed they are going to maintain “an institutional act of tribute and farewell” to Benzema within the Spanish capital on Tuesday within the presence of membership president Florentino Perez.