French Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema will sign with Saudi club Al-Ittihad from Real Madrid. Real announced at midday the departure of its 35-year-old captain, who, says the club, will "end his brilliant and unforgettable stage as a player of our club" Benzema, who spent 14 seasons at Real Madrid, should join the other former star of the Spanish club, Cristiano Ronaldo, in the championship of the wealthy oil monarchy of the Gulf.