It is a departure we refuse to believe in. No doubt we will still not believe it when it is signed. But now, according to the Spanish press, quite unanimous on the subject in recent hours, Karim Benzema would be close to communicating to Real Madrid his desire to respond positively to the mirobolant offer of Al Ittihad, recent champion of Saudi Arabia ahead of Al-Nassr, the club of Cristiano Ronado.
The offer in question, in broad outline? A salary of 200 million over two years, and the promise to feel a little more behind thanks to an ambassador status for the kingdom's bid to organize the 2030 World Cup. Basically, the same deal in a little less juicy than the one proposed to Lionel Messi. With a difference in size, all the same: Benzema is still under contract for one year in the best club in the world or not far, clause "Ballon d'Or" obliges.
The French striker, fourth top scorer in the history of La Liga and the Champions League, would therefore be the first major player to give in to the Saudi sirens despite a concrete contract in a too European club, and even if we vaguely understand the temptation given his age (36 years), the symbol of seeing the best player in the world in title get rid of Real to go take his check in Saudi Arabia would make funny headache.
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