Luka Modric announces Real Madrid departure
Luka Modric has announced he will leave Real Madrid when his contract expires at the end of this season. The 39-year-old posted on Instagram that he will play his last game at the Bernabeu on Saturday, when Madrid host Real Sociedad in their final La Liga match of 2024-25. Modric appeared to confirm his participation […]
Luka Modric has announced he will leave Real Madrid when his contract expires at the end of this season.
The 39-year-old posted on Instagram that he will play his last game at the Bernabeu on Saturday, when Madrid host Real Sociedad in their final La Liga match of 2024-25.
Modric appeared to confirm his participation in the Club World Cup within his statement, with the tournament in the United States taking place from June 14 to July 13.
The 186-time Croatia international’s priority was to stay at the club but, following talks this week, it has been decided he will depart.
“I am leaving with a full heart,” he said. “Full of pride, gratitude, and indelible memories. And although, after the Club World Cup, I will no longer wear this shirt on the pitch, I will always be a Real Madrid fan.” Modric is the third longest-serving player of any team in the Spanish top-flight, behind Oscar de Marcos of Athletic Club and Koke of Atletico Madrid.
This season, Modric has made 23 starts and 25 substitute appearances across La Liga and the Champions League, as his side end the campaign without a major honor for the first time since 2020-21. His exit also follows that of head coach Carlo Ancelotti, whose appointment at Brazil was confirmed last week.
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