Benzema's replacement already in place, Real Madrid to sign Liverpool star, Klopp devastated

French striker Karim Benzema, one of Real Madrid's most important players in recent years, is set to end his time in European football after 14 seasons at the club, having turned down the chance to renew his contract and agreed to receive offers from the international market.

Among those that stood out was the offer made by Al Ittihad, a team from the Saudi Arabian League, which offered the player a contract for two years and more than 400 million euros. According to Arab media, the 35-year-old, who won the Ballon d'Or in 2022, has already accepted the deal.

The rumours about the possible departure of Karim Benzema from his current team Real Madrid have gained momentum in recent days, as there is speculation that he could leave to play for a Saudi Arabian club. With this, Karim, who is considered by many as one of the best players the "Merengues" have ever had, could be putting an end to a period in European football in which he participated for 14 seasons wearing the white uniform.

He is leaving Anfield

That Real Madrid are looking for a 'nine' is a fact. That it is no easy task with Haaland and Mbappé on the horizon (they will be within striking distance in 2024), too. Hence, there are several profiles on the table. Ancelotti's favourite, Harry Kane, is the ambitious side, a three-figure signing; with Dusan Vlahovic and Gonçalo Ramos sharing the front line. A player like Roberto Firmino is the low-cost alternative. It is not a random name. The Brazilian is one of the players whose incorporation is being discussed internally. This is what Fabrizio Romano, a specialist in the market, says, adding that "for the moment there are no negotiations underway".