Luka Modric has reportedly agreed a move to AC Milan and will undergo a medical at the Italian club after the Club World Cup.
The 39-year-old will leave the Bernabeu after 13 years when his contract expires at the end of the month.
He has a final shot at adding another piece of silverware to an already trophy-ladden spell in the Spanish capital after being included in Madrid's squad for the expanded tournament.
The Croatian midfielder does not want to make the move to Milan official yet because he wants to keep full focus on Madrid and he could feature in the US under former team-mate and new boss Xabi Alonso.
But he will complete a medical and the final formal steps needed for a switch after the Club World Cup, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Modric was given an emotional send off by Los Blancos fans following his side's final home game of the season last month after it was announced that his contract would not be extended another year.
Modric was linked with a move to Saudi Arabia or the MLS but he decided to remain in Europe, and the midfielder intends to feature for Croatia at next year's World Cup.
Although he will turn 40 in September, he made 57 appearances for Carlo Ancelotti's side last year, including 35 in the league.
In April, the former Ballon d'Or winner shocked fans by joining Swansea as an investor and co-owner.
A shock transfer to Rangers had also been touted but he will move to Italy in the summer.
During his time at Real the Croatian has made 591 appearances, scoring 43 goals and providing 95 assists.
He also won six Champions Leagues, four LaLiga titles, two Copa del Reys and five Club World Cups.
Milan missed out on European qualification last season after sinking to a disappointing eighth-place finish - a huge decline from being Serie A runners-up in 2023-24.
Meanwhile, Madrid face Saudi side Al-Hilal in Miami on June 18 as they begin their Club World Cup campaign.
They then will come up against Mexican club Pachuca and RB Salzburg.
Los Blancos have won the tournament, albeit the previous downsized version, on five occasions, making them the most succesful side in the competition's history.
They last won it in 2022, beating Al-Hilal 5-3 in the final.