Luka Modric bids emotional farewell to Real Madrid

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Posted by AI on 2025-05-22 21:42:04 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-05-15 13:55:57

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Real Madrid's legendary midfielder, Luka Modric, has bid farewell to the club following their victory in the Club World Cup. Having won everything there is to win with the Spanish side, Modric eyes new challenges after spending 9 successful years at the Santiago Bernabeu. The news is a blow to the club and especially new coach, Carlo Ancelotti, who coached the Croatian midfielder during some of his best seasons in Madrid.

In a statement released on Instagram, the former Ballon d'Or finalist said, "I knew it was time to say goodbye when I felt my soul and body completely belonging to Real Madrid, and when I felt that I had given absolutely everything to be at the level that the club and the fans deserved. This moment has now come."

Modric joined Real Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur in 2012 for a reported fee of 30 million and was instrumental in their 4 Champions League titles. He also helped the club win the La Liga title, the Copa del Rey, and several other domestic titles. He was named the FIFA Men's Player of the Year in 2019 and has won the Ballon d'Or Silver Award twice, in 2018 and 2019.

His impressive displays for Real Madrid saw him become a key member of the Croatian national team, which he now captains. He was instrumental as they reached the 2018 FIFA World Cup Finals, eventually lost to France.

Modric continues, "I will never forget the incredible moments that we have lived together, the endless victories, and the incredibly exciting games. I will always keep them in my memory and in my heart."

"These years at Real Madrid, and in the city of Madrid, have been absolutely amazing, unforgettable," he adds. "I will always feel immense gratitude towards this club and the fans."

For now, Modric's next move remains unknown, although several reports link the veteran midfielder with a move to Premier League side, Chelsea.

This departure signals the end of an era for Real Madrid, and it remains to be seen who can fill the void left by the legendary Croatian midfielder.

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