After 14 years with Real Madrid, Benzema is leaving. After 14 years at the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid star Karim Benzema will depart the...

After 14 years with Real Madrid, Benzema is leaving.

After 14 years at the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid star Karim Benzema will depart the team.

The squad signed the Ballon d'Or winner from Lyon in 2009, and he began playing for Madrid that year.

When his deal with Real Madrid expires this season, the 35-year-old Benzema will depart the team.

During his 14 years with the club, Benzema won 25 significant trophies, including four La Liga championships and five Champions Leagues.

"Benzema is a talented player with a good attitude, and he has raised the profile of our team, so he has the opportunity to clarify his future," the Real Madrid team said.

The footballer, who played 647 games for Real Madrid and scored 353 goals, is the club's second-leading scorer behind Cristiano Ronaldo.

It is anticipated that his final match with the squad will be this Sunday's La Liga season-ending match between Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao.

According to rumours, the footballer has accepted a rich offer from a Saudi Arabian squad and will return to play there.