Real Madrid: Luka Modric announces his departure! (Official)

The curtain falls for a legend! Luka Modric, Real Madrid’s midfield maestro since his arrival in 2012, has officially announced he will leave the Merengues at the end of the season.

In a deeply emotional message, the 38-year-old Croatian midfielder confirmed that Saturday, May 24th’s game at Santiago Bernabéu will be his last in the famous white shirt.

“The moment has come, the one I always dreaded…,” he confides. Modric reflects on his extraordinary journey, filled with prestigious trophies and unforgettable memories. He arrived with the ambition to succeed and leaves with a stunning trophy cabinet: six Champions League titles, four LaLiga crowns, two Copa del Rey trophies, and not to forget his 2018 Ballon d’Or.

“Hala Madrid, forever”

In his statement, the Croatian genius thanked president Florentino Pérez, the staff, his teammates, and above all the Madrid fans, with whom he shares an "inexplicable" bond.

“I leave with a heart full of gratitude, but Madrid will always be my home,” he concludes. While his journey on the pitch ends, his bond with the club will remain eternal. “Hala Madrid, forever.”

Amine Jomni |

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