Luka Modric will play his final La Liga match for Real Madrid against Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, May 24.
The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner had hoped to play one more season under incoming manager Xabi Alonso but was denied the opportunity by the club’s management.
Modric 39, will make his last appearance for Los Blancos, will come at the FIFA Club World Cup.
Modric’s letter to Madrid fans
Real Madrid legend Luka Modric has penned an emotional farewell letter to Los Blancos fans. According to the Daily Mail, the midfielder said his dream was always to wear the shirt of the best team in the world.
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He shared that Real Madrid transformed both his football career and his character. The World Cup runner-up added that he will always have Madrid fans’ love and support in his heart.
He said via Instagram:
“Dear Madrid fans, he time has come. The moment I never wanted to come, but that’s football, and in life, everything has a beginning and an end. On Saturday, I will play my last match at the Santiago Bernabeu. Playing at Real Madrid changed my life as a soccer player and as a person.”
See Luka Modric’s post below:
The Croatian midfielder has won 28 trophies with Real Madrid since joining from Tottenham in 2012, including six Champions League titles and four La Liga crowns, per BBC.
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Why Madrid failed to renew Modric’s contract
Real Madrid has explained their decision not to renew Luka Modric’s contract. According to Fabrizio Romano, the 15-time European champions are looking to usher in a new era focused on younger talent.
The Spanish giants are currently active in the transfer market, searching for replacements for their aging squad members, per Marca.
OSG compiled fans’ reactions to Luka Modric’s departure from Real Madrid. Read below.
@Paul Adeb:
“More Champions League in 13 years than all the other 19 teams in Laliga combined.”
@Lawali Shafiu:
“That pass to Rodrygo against Chelsea in the UCL quarter-final is the best moment for me in all ur career at Madrid. Thank you for that assist.”
@Jahidul Islam Arafat:
“Saddest moment for Real Madrid team . I am barca supporter. But, I really like you, Luka Modric. He was the best midfielder in the Real Madrid team.⚽️💝”
@Khuzaifah Yahya:
“The great legend of Real Madrid and the world of football. Indeed, you achieved everything, and not only you, we the fans, also enjoy every moment of you. Thank you 🙏 Luka Modric.”
@Tchapi Blater:
“Un unforgettable Madrid legend. “We are not going to forget your incredible pass you gave to Madrid and talkless of all what you achieve in Madrid 🤍🤍🤍. “Hala Madrid.”
@Mohammad Ahmad:
Thank you for the joy given to us as Madridistas, your legacy can never be forgotten, the legend of the world “Modric.”
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