Karim Benzema calls time on glittering 14-year Real Madrid career

Benzema won 25 trophies during his time in Madrid and scored 353 goals in 647 appearances to become Real’s second all-time top scorer after Cristiano Ronaldo

LONG-SERVING: France striker Karim Benzema is to leave Real Madrid after 14 years at the Spanish club. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA

Real Madrid’s most decorated player Karim Benzema is to leave the club after 14 years.

France striker Benzema, 35, won 25 trophies during his time in Madrid and scored 353 goals in 647 appearances to become Real’s second all-time top scorer after Cristiano Ronaldo.