Karim Benzema's salary at Al Ittihad: How much he makes per hour, day, week, month, and year?
Karim Benzema will become one of the world's highest-paid players after agreeing on terms with Al Ittihad. Find out here how much he makes per hour, day, week, month and year.
After 14 unforgettable years with the Spanish giants, Karim Benzema decided it was time to leave Real Madrid. The Frenchman has already agreed to join Al Ittihad as a free agent, landing one of the most lucrative deals on Earth.
The 35-year-old striker is a stellar signing for the Saudi Pro League, which continues to increase its exposure after Al-Nassr pulled off the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo in January.
Last year, Benzema won the Ballon d’Or following a fantastic season in which he stole the show by helping Madrid win their 14th UEFA Champions League title. Now, he’s ready to increase his wealth before calling it a career.
Karim Benzema’s contract with Al Ittihad
According to transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano, Karim Benzema signed a two-year contract with option for further season at Al Ittihad. Needless to say, the most important thing about this deal is how much he’ll make in the Gulf state.
With commercial deals included, Karim Benzema will reportedly make nearly €200 million per season, which would break down like this: €16,666,666 a month; €4,166,666 a week; €595,238 a day; €24,802 an hour; €413 a minute; and €6.9 a second.
Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since joining Bolavip in February 2021, he has extensively covered soccer, NFL, and NBA, specializing in real-time coverage of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. Martin’s prior experience includes managing social media for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. At Bolavip, he is known for his meticulous coverage during critical sports seasons—covering trades, playoffs, and finals—and for keeping a close eye on soccer icons Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. His attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news have made him a valuable asset to the team.