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Karim Benzema has officially been unveiled in front of 60,000 supporters inside the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium after joining Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad.
The Frenchman became the second superstar to move to the Middle East, following in the footsteps of his former Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo.
Benzema was announced to a roaring crowd that hailed the 35-year-old's arrival in the nation and adorned the number nine shirt as he walked out onto the pitch.
The announcement began with Benzema attending a press conference where questions were asked in English and the striker responded with answers in French that were then translated.
Joining on a three-year contract worth £258million, Benzema revealed that his move to Saudi Arabia was inspired by his Muslim religion, not the bounty of money on offer.
Karim Benzema (middle) was officially unveiled as a Al-Ittihad player on Thursday afternoon
The Frenchman has joined Al-Ittihad on a three-year deal after leaving Real Madrid
Benzema explained to the crowd that came to watch his announcement that he wants to play in Saudi Arabia because of his Muslim faith
'Because I am Muslim and it's a Muslim country. I've always wanted to live
