Karim Benzema arrived in Jeddah

The management of the Saudi

Football Club announced the arrival of French star

, who recently joined the Saudi Al-Ittihad Club, to Jeddah yesterday evening, Wednesday, to join the ranks of Al-Ittihad Jeddah Club.

It should be mentioned that Al-Ittihad Club has officially signed a contract with French striker Karim Benzema, the former

player, with a contract that extends for a period until the 2026 season.

Al-Ittihad Club, through the club's official account on the social networking site "Twitter", published pictures of the signing of Karim Benzema's contract, which he collected with the president of Brigadier General Anmar Al-Haili.

French striker Karim Benzema, 35, sent a message to Al-Ameed fans: “I am very excited about the new experience, and I know that Al-Ittihad Club has an amazing history, very enthusiastic fans, and great ambitions that go beyond the local league that it won this year. I am excited to see you in Jeddah.”

Benzema was received by hundreds of fans and media professionals, who were present at King Abdulaziz International Airport

Entrance will be free of charge in appreciation of the role of Al-Ittihad fans in winning the double of the past season: the Saudi Super Cup and the Roshen Professional League

The ticket price will be (9 Saudi riyals), which is the same number as the T-shirt of the French star in the club

Last Sunday, Real Madrid announced in an official statement the departure of Frenchman Karim Benzema from the team, after a distinguished career that lasted 14 years in the “Santiago Bernabeu.”

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