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Karim Benzema has joined Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia.
The 35-year-old, who met Al Ittihad officials in Madrid on Monday, will play under former Premier League manager Nuno Espirito Santo at the Saudi Pro League champions.
He said: “I am excited to see you in Jeddah.”
The move means Benzema will lock horns with former Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Athletic reported last week that Benzema, 35, had decided to leave Real Madrid after receiving a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia.
Real Madrid confirmed the forward’s departure on Sunday, saying he had “earned.