Real forward Benzema Joins Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad
Former Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema has signed a deal to join Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad football club on a three-year deal.
The announcement on Tuesday comes a day after the Gulf kingdom revealed plans to privatise its biggest football clubs in a bid to increase revenue and attract big-name players.
Without disclosing details of the deal or Benzema's salary, the club said in a statement that Benzema had undergone a medical examination and completed the signing in Madrid on Monday.
'I am excited to experience a new football league in a different country,' Benzema was quoted as saying in the club statement.
'I have been fortunate to achieve amazing things in my career and achieve everything I can in Spain and Europe. It now feels the time is right for a new challenge and project,' the Ballon d'Or holder said.
The 35-year-old Frenchman completed the move from the Spanish league to the Saudi Pro League two days after playing his last game for Real Madrid.
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