Farewell ceremony! Benzema wept on the spot, Lafayette speech tribute Teammate legend attended
On June 6, Beijing time, Benzema's farewell ceremony will be held at Real Madrid Sports City, with President Florentino Perez, coach Carlo Ancelotti, player Modric and legendary Carlos and others in attendance, and Real Madrid TV broadcast the ceremony live.
Before the farewell ceremony, the on-site personnel stood up and gave Benzema a round of applause, followed by a live broadcast of Benzema's highlights at Real Madrid.
Benzema looked at the short film playing on the screen and burst into tears.
"Galeries Lafayette" Florentino spoke on the spot to pay tribute to Benzema and thank him for his outstanding contribution to Real Madrid: "The love story between Real Madrid and Benzema will be eternal, it will always be your home, thank you Karim Benzema. ”
This was followed by a live speech by Benzema, in which he thanked Galeries Lafayette Florentino: "I will never forget Real Madrid. ”
Florentino gave Benzema a souvenir and took a group photo together, and the scene burst into applause.
Everyone took the stage to take a photo with Benzema, and Benzema burst into tears.
Benzema made his career in Ligue 1 at Lyon, and in 2009, the then 22-year-old Benzema joined Real Madrid as the most popular player in Ligue 1 for a transfer fee of 35 million euros. During his 14 years at Real Madrid, Benzema contributed 354 goals and 165 assists, becoming Real Madrid's all-time second goalscorer, winning 25 titles including 4 La Liga titles and 5 Champions League titles, the most titles in Marcelo's history. Meanwhile, in 2022, Benzema was named UEFA's Player of the Year and won the Ballon d'Or. After leaving, Carlo Ancelotti, Florentino and others sent their blessings to Benzema.
Now Benzema joins Jeddah United in the Saudi League, with a guaranteed annual salary of up to 100 million euros, as well as income such as bidding for the World Cup for Saudi Arabia and becoming an ambassador, it is reported that the highest annual salary can reach 200 million euros. It can be said that Benzema's career has honor, pension income, and a real winner in life.
I also hope that the future Benzema can have good luck and pursue new challenges in Saudi Arabia and start a new chapter in his career.