'For my president': Meaning behind Benzema's farewell gift to Perez explained

After fourteen years at Bernabeu, Karim Benzema is parting ways with Real Madrid.

The Frenchman bagged 354 goals in 648 appearances for the club. He's our second-best scorer ever, behind only Cristiano Ronaldo. On top of that, Karim is the joint most decorated player to ever wear the white shirt, alongside Marcelo. The two captains have 25 trophies to their credit.

That's exactly the number that appeared on the jersey Benzema gifted to Florentino Perez.

"To my presi, KB9," the message on the shirt reads.

We can't thank Flo enough for signing that 21-year-old boy from Lyon back in 2009. He's leaving the club as a legend now.

Merci, Karim!