Benzema, tearful farewell: Thank you Real, with you I won everything I ever dreamed of as a child

2023-06-06 17:14:13Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Benzema, tearful farewell: Thank you Real, with you I won everything I ever
Perez and Benzema

Emotions and tears. Benzema's departure from Real Madrid is the end of a long love story that lasted for 14 years. A press conference to say goodbye amid thanks and tears barely held back. 'Karim The Dream', the nickname many fans had given him, greeted 'Los Blancos'.

Yes, because he has fulfilled many dreams, in this journey with the merengues he has made them come true. A showcase full of team (up to 25) and also personal trophies, the latest being the "Golden Ball" won in 2022.

A journey that saw him grow from a 21-year-old boy to a man capable of pushing his teammates forward on and off the pitch. From unknown striker to Real Madrid legend, because legends are destined to remain forever in the history of the white club.

"His greeting marked the Madrid fans, but also all football lovers touched by the magic of Karim on the field", - said the president Florentino Perez, before giving the floor to Benzema.

At the press conference, the Frenchman said: "It's difficult to speak with so many emotions, but I wanted to thank Real Madrid and my teammates. It has been a good journey in my life. I will never forget Real Madrid. It's impossible, it's the best club in history. But I think today is the time to leave and start another story.

I was lucky enough to realize my dream as a child thanks to President Florentino Perez. When I saw the president, I said: He is the man who brought Ronaldo and Zidane to Madrid. It was incredible. Today is the time to leave and start another story. I have won everything I ever dreamed of as a child."

He then thanked Ancelotti: "He gave me his trust from the beginning. I learned a lot from him as a coach. It's a bit sad day because I'm leaving my club. When I signed for Real Madrid I wanted to retire here from football, but things change along the way. I will always be a Real Madrid fan. Thanks also to the fans who always gave me strength. Thank you all, really."


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