Barcelona winger, Ousmane Dembele, has insisted that Real Madrid won’t be the same following striker Karim Benzema’s departure from the club.
Benzema has left Real Madrid to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad as a free agent.
The France striker will earn a reported £200 million per year on a three-year deal with the Saudi champions.
Speaking with MARCA, Dembele said (via 90min): “Without Benzema, Real Madrid loses a lot because he is the Ballon d’Or holder and a great player. Real Madrid without Benzema is not the same. It will be a very important loss.”
“It will also be a big loss for La Liga, because he is a footballer who scores many goals and gives assists. He’s a phenomenal player.”
