Former Real Madrid striker and current Al-Ittihad player Karim Benzema has shared the reasons behind his departure from los Blancos in the summer of 2023.
Why did I leave Real? Because I achieved everything there. I joined as a young boy and left as a man with many trophies and a Ballon d'Or. All my dreams came true at this club.
Karim Benzema, quoted by Madrid Zone
Benzema played for Real Madrid from 2009 to 2023, during which he won four Spanish league titles and five Champions League trophies. In his 648 appearances for Real, he scored 354 goals.
