French Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema from Real Madrid has signed a three-year contract with Jeddah-based Saudi club Al-Ittihad. The 35-year-old striker played his last game for Real on Sunday after 14 seasons with the Madrid club.
The Frenchman won the Ball on the best player in the world award in 2013 and 2014. He also won the Champions League with Real Madrid in 2012 and 2013. Benzema has won the La Liga title twice and the Copa del Rey once.