French player Karim Benzema, the new star of Al-Ittihad Jeddah, has revealed the reasons behind his decision to play in Saudi Arabia after his outstanding career in Europe. Benzema expressed his satisfaction with his journey with Real Madrid and his desire to offer even more with his new club to remain at the top. He added that he feels happy to have joined Al-Ittihad Jeddah, which possesses a passionate fan base and numerous titles. He also explained that he chose Saudi Arabia because it is an Islamic country and he has always wanted to live there.