Karim Benzema will leave Real Madrid this summer, the club announced on Sunday, and he is now expected to sign for Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad. ESPN reported on Thursday that Benzema had decided to leave the  LaLiga giants after 14 years, to accept a lucrative offer from a club in Saudi Arabia. Benzema is Real Madrid's second-highest goal scorer of all time and has won a joint-record 25 trophies with the club -- including five Champions Leagues and four LaLiga titles -- as well as the 2022 Ballon d'Or. -  Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) "Real Madrid C.F. and our captain Karim Benzema have agreed to put an end to his brilliant and unforgettable time as a player for our club," Madrid said in a statement. "Real Madrid wants to show its gratitude and all its affection for a player who is already one of our greatest legends. "Karim Benzema's career at Real Madrid has been an example of behaviour and professionalism,...