28 titles in 13 years! Real Madrid confirm Modric'll leave after Club World Cup

28 titles in 13 years! Real Madrid reach the agreement with Modric, he'll leave after Club World Cup

Shortly after Modrić announced his departure from the team, Real Madrid officially issued a statement confirming that the club has reached an agreement with Modrić, and the latter will leave the team after the Club World Cup.

Real Madrid Announcement:

Real Madrid Football Club has reached an agreement with our captain, Luka Modrić. He will conclude his memorable chapter as a player for our club after participating in the Club World Cup, which will be held in the United States starting from June 18.

Real Madrid expresses its gratitude and deep - seated love to this player, who has become one of the greatest legends of our club and the global football stage.

Modrić joined Real Madrid in 2012. During one of the most glorious periods in our history, he has been an indispensable player. In the 13 seasons he has served our team, he has won a total of 28 championship trophies: 6 UEFA Champions Leagues, 6 FIFA Club World Cups, 5 UEFA Super Cups, 4 La Liga titles, 2 Copa del Rey titles, and 5 Supercopa de España titles.

Modrić is one of only five players in football history to have won the UEFA Champions League 6 times. He is also the player with the most championships in the 123 - year history of Real Madrid.

In terms of individual honors, Modrić won the Ballon d'Or, the FIFA Best Men's Player award, and was named the UEFA Men's Player of the Year in 2018. He was selected for the FIFA FIFPro World11 six times and named the UEFA Champions League Midfielder of the Season twice.

Modrić has made 590 appearances for our team, scoring 43 goals. In addition, he has won the FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball once and the FIFA Club World Cup Silver Ball once.

For the Croatian national team, he has made 186 appearances, setting a national team appearance record. He won the Golden Ball at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and the Bronze Ball at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez said, "Luka Modrić will always remain in the hearts of all Madrid fans. He is a unique and exemplary player who has always represented the values of Real Madrid. His football has enchanted Madrid fans and fans around the world. His legend will live on forever."

Real Madrid wishes Luka Modrić and his family all the best in the new chapter of their lives.

This Saturday, during our team's last league match, the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium will pay tribute to him.