Transfer: Benzema signs contract papers with new club after leaving Real Madrid

Karim Benzema has signed key documents ahead of his move to Al-Ittihad this summer.

This was revealed by transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on Monday morning.

Romano tweeted: “Karim Benzema has signed main part of docs to become new Al Ittihad player joining the Saudi league — here we go!

“Understand contract will be valid until 2025 but will also include an option for a further season.

“Karim will say goodbye to Madrid fans then travel to Saudi.”

Benzema scored in his last appearance for Los Blancos – a 1-1 draw with Athletic Bilbao in La Liga.

The French striker leaves Spain after 14 years at the Bernabeu.