OFFICIAL: Modric announces he will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season
At the age of 39, Luka Modrić announced on social media today that he will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season, bringing an end to his 13 - year career in the white jersey.
Modrić:
Dear Real Madrid fans, This moment has finally arrived. It's a moment I've always been reluctant to face, but that's football. Everything in life has a beginning and an end... This Saturday, I will take my final bow at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. In 2012, I came with the dream of wearing the jersey of the world's best team and the ambition to achieve great things, yet I could never have imagined the glory that would follow. The years wearing the Real Madrid jersey have completely transformed my playing career and life path. I'm extremely proud to have been a part of the most successful era of this club, which has the best history. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the club, especially President Florentino Pérez, my teammates, the coaching staff, and all those who have supported me over the years.
Over the years, we've shared countless miraculous moments — those seemingly impossible comebacks, the glory of finals, the jubilation of celebrations, and the magical nights at the Bernabéu... We've won it all, and I've been blessed with unparalleled happiness. Truly, immeasurable happiness. But more precious than trophies and victories is the love you've shown me. I can't put into words the special bond I share with you, and the support, respect, and affection you've given me. Every standing ovation, every warm - hearted gesture of friendship will stay in my heart forever. I leave now with a full heart — brimming with pride, gratitude, and memories that will never fade. Even if I never step onto this pitch in this jersey again after the Club World Cup, I will always be a true Madridista. We will meet again. Real Madrid will always be my home. That will never change. Hala Madrid, nothing else matters.
Luka Modrić
ImmsSPURS
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WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU LEGEND
benyinson
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Dear Madridistas: The moment has come — the moment I never wanted to arrive — but that’s life, and in football, everything has a beginning and an end. This Saturday, I will play my last match at the Santiago Bernabéu. I arrived in 2012, dreaming of wearing the shirt of the best team in the world and aiming to achieve great things. I could never have imagined what was ahead. Playing for Real Madrid changed my life, both professionally and personally. I’m proud to have been part of one of the most successful eras in the club’s history. I want to deeply thank the club, especially President Florentino Pérez, my teammates, coaches, and everyone who has helped me over the years. Throughout these years, I’ve lived incredible moments — comebacks that seemed impossible, finals, celebrations, magical nights at the Bernabéu… We’ve won a lot and I’ve been truly happy. Very, very happy. But more than all the titles and victories, what I carry in my heart is the affection of the fans. I honestly don’t know how to explain the special bond I feel with you — how respected and loved you’ve made me feel. I’ll never forget your ovations and all the gestures of love you’ve shown me every single day. I leave with a full heart — of pride, gratitude, and unforgettable memories. And although the Club World Cup remains, I will no longer wear this shirt at the Bernabéu. But I will always be one of you. Forever Hala Madrid!