All the beautiful things have an end and even the love story between Luka Modric and Real Madrid. Arrived in the Madrid club in 2012 from Tottenham, the 39 -year -old Croatian milieu has had an incredible career in Casa Blanca. In thirteen years, Luka Modric has played 590 matches for 43 goals scored and 90 assists. All while being the creative master of this Merengue team and winning 6 Champions Leagues, 4 Liga and a total of 28 titles with Madrid training. Arriving at the end of the contract this summer, however, he announced his departure from the club where he spent most of his career.
“”The time has come. The moment I would never have wanted to see arriving, but it is football, and in life, everything has a start and an end … Saturday, I will play my last match at the Santiago BernabĂ©u. I arrived in 2012 with the hope of wearing the jersey for the best team in the world and the ambition to do great things, but I could not have imagined what was going to follow. Playing for Real Madrid changed my life as a footballer and a person. I am proud to have been part of one of the most successful eras of the best club in history“, He started in a press release.
He will compete in the Club World Cup
The Croatian international (186 capes and 27 goals scored) who will say goodbye to supporters this Saturday against Real Sociedad on behalf of the 38th day of Liga, paid tribute to the people who accompanied him to Real Madrid: “I would like to sincerely thank the club, in particular the president Florentino PĂ©rez, my teammates, the coaches and all those who helped me throughout this period. Over the years, I have experienced incredible moments, apparently impossible feedback, finals, celebrations and magical nights in the BernabĂ©u … We have won everything and I was very happy. Very, very happy. But beyond titles and victories, I carry in my heart the affection of all the supporters of Real Madrid. (…) I leave my heart filled. Full of pride, gratitude and unforgettable memories. And even if, after the club World Cup, I will no longer wear this jersey on the field, I will always be a supporter of Real Madrid. We will see again. Real Madrid will always be my house. For life. Hala Madrid and nothing else. Luka Modrić.»»
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A departure confirmed by the Madrid club which congratulated his captain for his very good career. He also announced that Luka Modric will participate in the Club World Cup between June 15 and July 13. His last competition in the Merengue jersey: “Real Madrid CF and our captain Luka Modrić agreed to end an unforgettable period as a player of our club at the end of the Club World Cup, which our team will play in the United States from June 18. Real Madrid wishes to express its gratitude and deep affection for someone who is already one of the greatest legends of our club and world football. For the president of Real Madrid, Florentino PĂ©rez, “Luka Modrić will forever remain in the hearts of all Real Madrid supporters as a unique and exemplary footballer, who has always represented the values ​​of Real Madrid. His game has captivated supporters of Real Madrid and around the world. His heritage will forever continue.” Real Madrid wishes Luka Modrić and his family all the best in this new stage of his life. The Santiago BernabĂ©u will pay tribute to him this Saturday at the last championship match of our team.»»
