Benzema to sign contract with Saudi Arabian champions this week

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema has decided on his new club to continue his career.

Karim Benzema, Getty Images

According to Italian insider Fabrizio Romano on Twitter, Saudi Arabian champion Al Ittihad may officially introduce Benzema as a player on Wednesday. On 7 June, the French forward will visit Jeddah to finalise the details of the deal.

Earlier it was reported that Real Madrid had officially announced the end of cooperation with Benzema.