Soccer-France striker Benzema joins Saudi side Al Ittihad

Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema has joined Al Ittihad, the Saudi Arabian side said on Tuesday, following the French striker's exit from Real Madrid as a free agent in the close season.

According to media reports, the deal is estimated to be worth more than 100 million euros ($106.89 million). ($1 = 0.9355 euros)