Karim Benzema has joined Al Ittihad on a two-year deal with an option for a further season.
The 35-year-old left Real Madrid after the expiration of his contract.
After his unveiling in Saudi Arabia, the French striker has said: “Al Ittihad is a new challenge for me. It’s a good league and there are many good players.
“Cristiano Ronaldo is already here, he is a friend who shows that Saudi Arabia is starting to get ahead and I am here to win as I did in Europe.”
Benzema will earn around €200m per season net salary, commercial deals included.
