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Karim Benzema, the former Real Madrid striker, has signed a two-year deal with Saudi Pro League team Al-Ittihad for an eye-watering reported salary of £172 million per season, making him one of the highest-paid athletes in history.
The Frenchman’s move to Saudi Arabia has seen his wage increase almost 12 times from the £14.5 million per season he was reportedly earning at Real Madrid.
Karim Benzema Al-Ittihad salary
- Per year: £172.08m
- Per month: £14.34m
- Per week: £3.31m
- Per day: £471,450
- Per hour: £19,640
- Per minute: £327.34
- Per second: £5.46
The capture of Benzema is part of a wider strategy by the Saudi state to boost their chances of being awarded the 2030 World Cup alongside co-hosts Egypt and Greece.
Al-Ittihad, managed by former Wolves and Tottenham manager Nuno Espirito, won the Saudi Pro League in 2022/23.
Article updated 2 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
