Soccer-Benzema leaves Real Madrid after 14-year career

(Reuters) – Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema will leave Real Madrid as a free agent in the close season after 14 trophy-laden years, the club said on Sunday.

“Karim Benzema’s career at Real Madrid has been an example of behavior and professionalism, and has represented the values ​​of our club. Karim Benzema has earned the right to decide his future,” the club said.

(Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Hugh Lawson)