2023-06-04 14:22:17
Karim Benzema says goodbye to Real Madrid after 14 seasons wearing and defending the white elastic. The rumors of his departure had dissipated, and hours later it has become official.
“He Real Madrid C. F. and our captain Karim Benzema have agreed to put an end to his brilliant and unforgettable stage as a player for our club”, according to an official statement issued by the Merengue team.
The meeting in front of Athletic de Bilbao It will be the closing of the cycle for the French. His last game with the merengue shirt, and to say goodbye to all the fans who come to the Santiago Bernabeu. It will be an afternoon of goodbyes.
Benzvini, Vinzema… Whatever. The result has always been the same: goals, laughter, titles and, above all, learning.
When the boy from São Gonçalo, too shy, arrived in Madrid in 2018, you were the first to receive me. I will never forget.
I grew up with you. We won Spain… pic.twitter.com/t3XBh8THRp
— Wines Jr. (@vinijr) June 4, 2023
goodbye to a legend
Karim Benzema arrived in 2009with only 21 years old, and has been a fundamental player in this golden age of the history of Real Madrid. During the fourteen seasons in which he has defended the shield and white jersey he has achieved 25 titlesa record number in the Real Madrid: 5 European Cups, 5 Club World Cups, 4 European Super Cups, 4 Leagues, 3 Copas del Rey and 4 Spanish Super Cups.
Karim Benzema is the current Golden Ball y UEFA Player of the Yearin addition to being included in the Once FIFA FIFPRO and win the Pichichi Trophy 2022. Awards received after one of the most extraordinary seasons of the history of those of Concha Espina. especially in the Champions Leaguea competition in which the captain starred in memorable matches that contributed to the fact that the Real Madrid conquered there Fourteenth European Cup in Paris, and being the top scorer in this competition with 15 goals.
Karim Benzema is he fifth player who has worn the Madrid shirt the most times with 647 games, and is the second all-time scorer with 353 goals. Also, he is the second all-time goalscorer Real Madrid both in the League and in the European Cupand the fourth scorer of the Champions League in the history of this competition and the fourth goalscorer in the history of the League.
The trajectory of Karim Benzema in it Real Madrid He has been an example of behavior and professionalism, and has represented the values of our club. Karim Benzema You have earned the right to decide your future.
Madridistas and all the fans around the world have enjoyed his magical and unique football, which has made him one of the great myths of our club and one of the great legends of world football.
Official Communiqué: Benzema.#RealMadrid.
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) June 4, 2023
He Real Madrid It is and will always be his home, and he wishes him and his entire family the best in this new phase of his life,” according to the official statement.
Farewell in Valdebebas
He next Tuesday, June 6, at 12:00 p.m.will take place in the Ciudad Real Madrid an institutional act of homage and farewell to Karim Benzemawith the presence of the president of the white entity, Florentino Perez. A last goodbye from the Frenchman to the club that has given him one of the best moments of his football career.
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