For the last time, Luka Modric said goodbye to the Real Madrid fans in the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
The experienced midfielder has confirmed that he will leave the club after the FIFA Club World Cup this summer after 13 years in the Spanish capital.
Despite the fact that I have signed an annual extension with Los Blancos, the call was made to move him further, and the American tournament will be swans.
Rumors about the next step of Modric continuing to circulate, but the Croatian International does not intend to retire until after the World Cup 2026.
Emotions were high when Modric was embraced by his former midfield partner Toni Kroos after being replaced in the last minutes of Real Madrid's 2-0 season finale victory over Real Sociedad.
Modric and departing boss Carlo Ancelotti spoke with the crowd after the game when the Los Blancos skipper thanked his admiring supporters for their support during his career.
“The time has come that I never wanted to come. It has been a long journey. Thanks to the club, for President Florentino Pérez. To all coaches, my teammates and all the people who have helped me all the time. Thank you very much from the ground of my heart.”
As part of his interview after the match, Modric was also asked to give his best match in the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
Although it was central to so many famous nights in Madrid, Modric was clearly in his choice from the UEFA Champions League from 2021/22 Last 16 second stage against Paris Saint-Germain.
The side of Ancelotti lost 1-0 in the first game, via a late winner of Kylian Mbappe, but they gathered in Madrid.
The hat trick of Karim Benzema turned the game on the head and despite the fact that Ancelotti refers to Modric's incredible assist in the most semi-lasting Vechtback against Manchester City-IS PSG the one for the 39-year-old.
“My favorite memory of the Bernabeu? I have to say the PSG game [in 2022]. Before I said, when we win tonight … We win the Champions League and that is what happened, “according to Marca.