“The moment has arrived. The moment I never wanted to arrive. “That was how Luka Modric described the feeling of his departure from Real Madrid. His last game in the Santiago Bernabeu will take place on Saturday, while Los Blancos Real Sociedad houses on the last day of the La Liga season. His last games will be in the United States because he strives for a final title in the club World Cup.
It was announced on Thursday by a Luka Modric in an Instagram post that he would leave Real Madrid, after 13 years of unprecedented success. The 39-year-old became the oldest Real Madrid player in history this season, and the oldest goal scorer in their history, and leaves as their most decorated player in history, his 28 trophies extend for Dani Carvajal (27) and Nacho Fernandez (27). He also won the 2018 Ballon d'Or, the first to broke the Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi Duopoly of the prize.
While in the last months of the season it was reported that Los Blancos was on his way to fresh blood in the dressing room, it seemed last week that he would be continued. Xabi Alonso supposedly advocated his continuity and Modric wanted to stay in the club. Real Madrid, however, confirmed the decision shortly after Modric had made the social media announcement.
The Croatian Superster played 590 games or Los Blancos, scored 43 goals and gave 95 assists. He noticed in his letter that what would stay with him then everything else was the affection of the fans. Author of countless pages in the legendary history of Real Madrid, Modric has a place in the heart of the Santiago Bernabeu because of his incredible vision, his ability to come under pressure and his hard neuse mentality.
Modric is likely to be interested in Saudi Aarabia and the United States, which previously made by both whole whole. Diario also says he could return to First Club Dinamo Zagreb. His goal was to come to the World Cup 2026 with Croatia as a Real Madrid player, and the tournament next summer will probably play a role in which he chooses to go.
Luka Modric's letter completely
The moment has arrived. The moment I never wanted to arrive, but that is football, and in life everything is a start and an end … On Saturday I play my last game in the Santiago Bernabeu.
I arrived in 2012 hoping to wear the shirt of the best team in the world and the ambition to do great things, but I could not have imagined what came next.
Playing for Real Madrid changed my life as a football player and as a person.
I am proud to be part of one of the most successful eras of the best club in history.
I want to give my sincere thanks to the club, especially to President Florentino Perez, my teammates, coaches and everyone who helped me during this time.
Over the years I have experienced incredible moments, comebacks that seemed impossible, finals, parties and magical nights in the Bernabeu … We won everything and I have been very happy. Very, very happy.
But beyond the titles and victories, I wear the affection of all Real Madrid fans in my heart. I really don't know how to explain the special connection that I have with you and how supported, respected and loved I have felt and still feel. I will never forget every ovation and all the gestures of affection you have shown me.
I leave with a full heart. Full of pride, gratitude and indelible memories. And although I will no longer wear this shirt on the field after the club World Cup, I will always be a fan of Real Madrid.
We will meet again. Real Madrid will always be my home. For life.
Hala Madrid y Nada Mas.