Karim Benzema officially bid farewell to Real Madrid on Tuesday, saying he wanted to end his career with the club but life gave him another opportunity. (More Football News)
The French striker did not give any hints about his future, which reportedly remained linked to a lucrative move to play in Saudi Arabia.
Karim Benzema officially bid farewell to Real Madrid on Tuesday, saying he wanted to end his career with the club but life gave him another opportunity. (More Football News)
The French striker did not give any hints about his future, which reportedly remained linked to a lucrative move to play in Saudi Arabia.
Benzema played the last of his 648 games with Madrid on Sunday, when he scored the equalizer in a 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao on the final day of the Spanish league.
바카라It바카라s a bit of a sad day, because it hurts to be leaving this club,바카라 Benzema said. 바카라I had a dream and I signed for Madrid, and I wanted to finish at Madrid, but life sometimes gives you another opportunity and I바카라ve taken it along with my family.바카라
Benzema spoke at a farewell ceremony organized by Madrid at the clubhouse and attended by his teammates, former players and club president Florentino Pérez, who handed the French star a gold insignia.
바카라When you arrived you were almost a child and today you leave as one of our greatest legends and one of the greatest players of all time,바카라 Pérez said. 바카라Your legacy will last forever as a beautiful love story between Benzema and Real Madrid.
바카라I바카라m sure that wherever you are, you will be one of our greatest ambassadors and will continue to represent the values of Real Madrid. Because this is and always will be your home.바카라
The 35-year-old Benzema had been with Madrid since 2009, playing 14 seasons with the club. He helped Madrid win 25 titles, tied with Marcelo for the most by any player. Among Benzema바카라s titles were five Champions Leagues, four Spanish leagues, and five Club World Cups.
He was crucial in helping Madrid win last year바카라s Champions League for a record-extending 14th time.
바카라No Madrid fan or soccer fan will ever forget those impossible comebacks last year,바카라 Pérez said.
Also at the ceremony was Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti.
바카라He has always placed a lot of trust in me,바카라 Benzema said. 바카라I바카라ll never forget that. He바카라s a top coach and I바카라ve learned a lot with you. Thank you very much for everything.바카라
Karim Benzema leaves as the club바카라s second all-time leading scorer with 354.
바카라It바카라s time for me to leave today and to have another story, but the most important thing for me is what I바카라ve won here,바카라 Benzema said. 바카라It바카라s been a good journey in my life. I was lucky enough to fulfil my childhood dream.바카라