Karim Benzema insists he achieved all his goals at Real Madrid before deciding to join Al-Ittihad this summer. French striker Karim Benzema has revealed the reason. He decided to end his 14-year playing career with Real Madrid to join Al-Ittihad this past summer. Because he wants to be a part of helping develop the Saudi football industry. According to a report from ‘Deario AS’ last Thursday.
Benzema joined Real Madrid from Lyon in the summer of 2009. Before the French striker surprised him by ending his 14-year relationship with Los Blancos and moving. UFABET Come to play in the Saudi league with Al-Ittihad, becoming one of the first players to move to the Middle East.
‘When the football project started in Saudi Arabia It looks huge in every way. I want to be a part and help football move forward in this country.’
Benzema said :
‘There’s a lot of passion here. And I’m satisfied with the level of the game. I’m really surprised with the level in Saudi Arabia because in Europe we don’t watch a lot of football matches here. Now they are doing it’ Benzema said.
The French striker further revealed that his embrace of Islam also played a role in him being able to settle down so quickly in Saudi Arabia.
‘As a Muslim When you are in Mecca You will feel calm. It’s a special place. Saudi Arabia It’s a Muslim country. They welcomed me with open arms. And I immediately felt loved.’
Benzema is still thinking about leaving Real Madrid this summer. And he felt he had accomplished everything he set out to do after joining from Lyon in the summer of 2009, which made the decision to leave the Santiago Bernabeu easier.
‘I am very happy and proud of everything I did and won with Real Madrid, but I think for me It’s a good time to try something new in my life after everything I’ve experienced in Madrid,’ said the 35-year-old striker.