I'm now a Muslim - Benzema’s girlfriend Jordan Ozuna reveals following mega-money move to Saudi Arabia
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Karim Benzema's girlfriend Jordan Ozuna has converted to Islam.

I'm now a Muslim - Benzema’s girlfriend Jordan Ozuna reveals following mega-money move to Saudi Arabia

David Ben 11:12 - 01.07.2023

Karim Benzema's beautiful girlfriend revealed she has changed her religion after her boyfriend completed his transfer to Al-Ittihad.

Karim Benzema has already sealed a mega-money switch to Saudi Arabia league club Al-Ittihad.

The 35-year-old French striker and current holder of the Ballon d’Or said goodbye to Real Madrid, having been with Los Blancos for 12 years, where he won 24 trophies, including four La Liga, three Copa del Rey, and five UEFA Champions League titles.

On June 6, Saudi Professional League club Al-Ittihad announced the signing of Benzema on a free transfer.

Karim Benzema joined Al Ittihad
Karim Benzema joined Al Ittihad this summer Karim Benzema joined Al Ittihad

The former France international signed a contract that will reportedly see him earn nearly €200 million per season, net salary.

Karim Benzema's girlfriend Jordan Ozuna is a Muslim
Karim Benzema's girlfriend Jordan Ozuna

Benzema’s move to the Middle East has also impacted on the life of his girlfriend, Jordan Ozuna.

Jordan Ozuna: Benzema’s girlfriend reveals she has converted to Islam following Saudi switch

Karim Benzema signs for Al Ittihad/via Al Ittihad Twitter account
Karim Benzema signed for Al Ittihad this summer

The beautiful 32-year-old American model Jordan Ozuna gave an exclusive interview for the magazine EL Mundo where she talked about her career as a model, and revealed details of how she met Karim Benzema.

She said:

“When I met Karim, I didn’t really know who he was. I’m American, I don’t know much about soccer!.

Karim Benzema's girlfriend Jordan Ozuna is a Muslim
Jordan Ozuna is Karim Benzema's girlfriend Jordan Ozuna is Karim Benzema's girlfriend

“From the beginning, I felt that it was something different. Karim is an amazing guy. We laughed so much together... When I say he’s my best friend, I really mean it.“

“After a period of back and forth from New York, he ended up moving to Madrid with his dog Kennedy, named in honour of one of the families he admires the most. 

In the interview, Ozuna also confirmed earlier reports that she had put to birth for the footballer.

Karim Benzema's girlfriend Jordan Ozuna is a Muslim
Jordan Ozuna is Karim Benzema's girlfriend Jordan Ozuna is Karim Benzema's girlfriend

“In addition to changing cities and having a child together, his other great proof of love did not take long to arrive: have converted to Islam,“ she solemnly announced.

“It was here in the Mosque of Madrid. They recite the Koran... It’s a small and intimate ceremony. I cried like a girl. I’m very sentimental.“

Karim Benzema and his girlfriend Jordan Ozuna have welcomed their first child together
Karim Benzema and his girlfriend Jordan Ozuna have welcomed their first child together Karim Benzema and his girlfriend Jordan Ozuna have welcomed their first child together

Jordan Ozuna welcoming a child with Karim Benzema means the former Real Madrid captain is a father for the fourth time.

Benzema, 35, already has two children by two different women, a five-year-old son called Ibrahim with his ex-girlfriend Cora Gauthier as well as an eight-year-old daughter called Melia and a three-year-old son named Nouri with French nurse Chloe de Launey.

Jordan Ozuna and Karim Benzema’s relationship

Karim Benzema girlfriend Jordan Ozuna is now a muslim
Karim Benzema is currently dating Jordan Ozuna

Pulse Sports reported that Karim Benzema and Jordan Ozuna began their love relationship last summer when the first images came to light in which they were aboard the player's yacht and in a very affectionate manner.

The Real Madrid skipper and 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema and the stunning American model Jordan Ozuna have been slowly building their relationship.

Ozuna, 32, used to work as a waitress at the renowned American restaurant chain Hooters in Las Vegas before becoming a full-time model.

 She is currently signed to multiple US-based modelling agencies.

Karim Benzema's girlfriend Jordan Ozuna is now a Muslim
Karim Benzema's girlfriend Jordan Ozuna Karim Benzema's girlfriend Jordan Ozuna

In May 2022, Ozuna was rumoured to have flown down to Paris just to support the prolific Frenchman in the Champions League final against Liverpool (1-0 win for Madrid).

Jordan Ozuna is the girlfriend of Karim Benzema
Jordan Ozuna is the girlfriend of Karim Benzema

The pair currently follow each other on Instagram, liking each other’s pictures and engaging each other’s posts.

Jordan Ozuna was also present when Karim Benzema was announced as the winner of the 2022 Ballon d'Or.

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