Karim Benzema parted ways with Real Madrid after the 2022-23 season, ending his 14-year tenure at the Bernabeu.The French striker has signed for Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, until 2026.
The 3-year-old striker was given the familiar No. 9 shirt.
The champion of the Saudi Pro League 2022-2023 season held a debut ceremony for Benzema in the early morning of June 9 (Vietnam time).
A large number of fans have come to King Abdullah Sports City Stadium to welcome their new star.
The nine-time Saudi Arabian champions welcomed Benzema with a spectacular fireworks display.
Big Benz shows off to fans the Golden Ball he won in 2022.
Benzema spoke at the launching ceremony, responding to the cheers of 62,000 fans present in the stands.
The 3-year-old striker is expected to make his debut on July 20, when Al Ittihad meet ES Tunis (Tunisia) at the Arab Club Champions Cup.