The club made this know in an official statement earlier today.

The statement reads:

Real Madrid C. F. and our captain Karim Benzema have agreed to end their brilliant and unforgettable stage as a player of our club.Real Madrid wants to show its gratitude and all its affection to the one who is already one of our greatest.

During his time at Real Madrid, Benzema won 25 trophies, establishing himself as one of the most successful players in the club’s esteemed history. This included five Champions Leagues, five LaLiga titles and three Copa del Rey crowns.

Karim Benzema for Real Madrid:

Appearances: 647

Golas: 353

Assists: 165

1x Ballon d'Or

1x UEFA Men's Player of the Year

1x UEFA Champions League Player of the Season

1x UEFA La Liga Team of the Season

4x Real Madrid Player of the Season

2x La Liga Player of the Season

5x La Liga Player of the Month

5x Champions League

4x La Liga

3x Copa del Rey

3x Supercopa de España

4x UEFA Super Cup

5x FIFA Club World Cup