The countdown has begun for the final days of Luka Modric as a Real Madrid player. The Croatian captain announced that he will leave the club after the Club World Cup in the United States, putting an end to a golden era that spanned over a decade and delivered 28 titles.
The countdown has begun for the final days of Luka Modric as a Real Madrid player
The midfielder will play his last match at the Santiago Bernabéu this Saturday against Real Sociedad, in what promises to be an emotional farewell. “The time has come. The moment I never wanted to arrive, but such is football. Life has a beginning and an end… On Saturday, I will play my last match at the Santiago Bernabéu,” Modric wrote on social media.
He wrote on Instagram: “Dear Real Madrid fans: The time has come.”
He wrote on Instagram: “Dear Real Madrid fans: The time has come. The time I never wanted to come, but that’s football, and in life everything has a beginning and an end… On Saturday I’ll play my last game at the Santiago Bernabéu. I arrived in 2012 with the hope of wearing the shirt of the best team in the world and the ambition to do great things, but I couldn’t have imagined what came next. Playing for Real Madrid changed my life as a footballer and as a person. I’m proud to have been part of one of the most successful eras of the best club in history.
“I want to sincerely thank the club, especially president Florentino Pérez, my teammates, coaches, and everyone who has helped me throughout this time. over these years, I’ve experienced incredible moments, comebacks that seemed impossible, finals, celebrations, and magical nights at the Bernabéu… We’ve won everything, and I’ve been very happy. Very, very happy. But beyond the titles and victories, I carry the affection of all Real Madrid fans in my heart.
“I will never forget every ovation and all the gestures of affection you have shown me.”
“I truly don’t know how to explain the special connection I have with you all, and how supported, respected, and loved I have felt and continue to feel. I will never forget every ovation and all the gestures of affection you have shown me. I am leaving with a full heart. Full of pride, gratitude, and indelible memories. And although, after the Club World Cup, I will no longer wear this shirt on the pitch, I will always be a Real Madrid fan. We will meet again. Real Madrid will always be my home. For life. Hala Madrid and Nothing Else. Luka Modric.”
