sport news Karim Benzema insists he 'wanted to retire' at Real Madrid despite his £258m ... trends now

sport news Karim Benzema insists he 'wanted to retire' at Real Madrid despite his £258m ... trends now
'It really hurts, it's not easy': Karim Benzema insists he 'really wanted to retire' at Real Madrid despite agreeing his three-year £258m deal to Saudi Arabian champions Al-Ittihad - as he bows out a legend after 14 fruitful seasons at the Bernabeu Karim Benzema has agreed to sign with Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad The striker won Madrid four LaLiga titles and five Champions League trophies Florentino Perez held a goodbye ceremony to honour Benzema on Tuesday