Luka Modric has confirmed he’ll go away Actual Madrid after this summer season’s Membership World Cup.
The Croatia midfielder had held talks over a short-term renewal however, with no settlement reached, opted to stroll away now slightly than tarnish his legacy.
Modric, 39, joined Madrid in August 2012 from Tottenham and has been a key participant of their current successes, profitable 4 La Liga titles and the Champions League six instances.
Modric pens emotional letter
In a letter to Madrid followers on Instagram, Modric wrote: “The time has come. The second I by no means wished to come back, however that’s soccer, and in life every little thing has a starting and an finish. On Saturday I’ll play my final match on the Santiago Bernabéu.
“I arrived in 2012 with the need to put on the shirt of the perfect crew on the planet and with the ambition to do huge issues, however I couldn’t think about what got here subsequent.
“Enjoying at Actual Madrid modified my life as a soccer participant and as an individual.
“I really feel proud to have been a part of one of the crucial profitable eras of the perfect membership in historical past.
“I wish to thank the membership from the underside of my coronary heart, particularly the president Florentino Perez, my team-mates, coaches and all of the individuals who have helped me throughout this time.
“All through these years I’ve skilled unbelievable moments, comebacks that appeared not possible, finals, celebrations and magical nights on the Bernabéu. We received every little thing and I used to be very completely happy. Very, very completely happy.
“However past the titles and victories, I carry in my coronary heart the love of all Madrid followers. I actually don’t know the way to clarify the particular connection I’ve with you and the way supported, revered and cherished I’ve felt and really feel. I’ll always remember every ovation and all of the gestures of affection you might have proven me.
“Leaving with a full coronary heart, crammed with satisfaction, gratitude and unforgettable recollections. And regardless that, after the Membership World Cup, I’m now not going to put on this shirt on the sector, I’ll at all times be a Madrid fan.”
🤍 THANK YOU.#GraciasLuka pic.twitter.com/yf1s5W9dxE
— Actual Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) May 22, 2025
Modric’s remaining recreation on the Bernabeu will come on Saturday when Madrid host Actual Sociedad.
He’ll then be part of the squad that can journey to the USA for the Membership World Cup. It’s not but recognized whether or not he’ll proceed to play elsewhere or cling up his boots. Modric has already began planning for all times after taking part in by changing into a minority proprietor of Championship membership Swansea Metropolis.
Actual Madrid president Florentino Pérez mentioned: “Luka Modrić will endlessly stay within the hearts of all Madridistas as a novel and exemplary footballer who has at all times embodied the values of Actual Madrid. His soccer has captured the creativeness of Madridismo and followers everywhere in the world. His legacy will reside on endlessly.”
The membership have already introduced plans to honour his contribution through the recreation on the weekend.
