Modric, Real Madrid confirmed the departure of the legend, the end of 12 years of career, and a grand farewell ceremony
Just now, according to the latest news brought by Real Madrid's reporters, the team's midfielder Modric has confirmed that he will not renew his contract with the team. It was thought that there might be room for manoeuvre between Luka Modric and Real Madrid, but now it seems that the player's departure is a foregone conclusion. On top of that, Real Madrid are ready to announce the departure of Luka Modric before the end of the season, giving fans a chance to say goodbye to the Magic Flute.
It is reported that in the case of Kroos confirming a one-year contract extension with Real Madrid. Modric's side also had the opportunity to extend his contract with the team for another year, and the Real Madrid hierarchy was open to it. But in the end, both sides accepted the outcome. And the stars in the Real Madrid dressing room have also received the news of Modric's departure at the end of the season, and they have accepted the fact. With this, one of the greatest midfielders in Real Madrid's history, 2018 Ballon d'Or winner and five-time Champions League winner Luka Modric has confirmed that his Real Madrid career will come to an end on a free transfer at the end of the season.
Looking back at Modric's Real Madrid career, it was so brilliant and magnificent, after joining Real Madrid from Tottenham, he did not play as well as he should at first. Even voted one of the top 10 parallel goods in the history of Real Madrid by the Spanish media at the time, fans at the time did not realize what the long-haired Croatian would bring them in the future. In his 12-year career in white, Modric has contributed all his pinnacles to Real Madrid. 5 Champions League titles, 3 La Liga titles, 5 Spanish Super Cups, 2 Copa del Rey titles, and more. It can be said that as long as he can win the championship, Modric has won all of them in Real Madrid.
On top of that, Modric also played very well on the personal level. Accurate interception and long and short pass data are basically in the top few in the same position. As a play-and-tandem midfielder, Modric is not outstanding when it comes to goal and assist stats. But the other data aspects are perfectly done. Of course, the Magic Flute also reached the pinnacle of his career at Real Madrid in terms of individual honours. In 2018, Luka Modric won the Champions League with club competitions, and the national team led Croatia to win the World Cup runner-up. The big win over Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo won the Ballon d'Or and the World Footballer of the Year, and he also won the best of UEFA that year.
The three most valuable individual awards in a single year were all accepted, which is not only the peak of Modric, but also the peak of the midfield star. And after winning another Champions League with Real Madrid in 2022, in fact, Modric's career turning point at that time appeared. As he grew older, his physical functions and personal strength began to decline. At this time, the Magic Flute chose to take the initiative to give way and hand over the stage to the young people. Modric's position at Real Madrid in the last two seasons is simply to play with young players and teach his experience and experience on the pitch to other talents. This season, in particular, he has spent most of his time on the bench.
All Real Madrid fans know in their hearts that the time to say goodbye has come. Real Madrid's hierarchy have now made a decision that they are ready to announce Modric's departure at the end of the season in advance, so that Modric can interact with the fans in close proximity to each of his next home games. The club's hierarchy hopes that the Croatian star will leave the team amid flowers and applause, just as Andres Iniesta did when he left Barcelona. It is foreseeable that when Real Madrid's last home game of the season arrives, the home fans will bid farewell to the team's meritorious player.
As a midfielder, Luka Modric is agile but tough, and he is able to accurately grasp fleeting opportunities on the pitch. His all-round technical skills give him the ability to make a difference in any position. He is low-key and humble, and never shirks when he needs to make sacrifices. He may not be the greatest midfielder in Real Madrid's history, but he must be the most trusted midfielder of this era. Goodbye, Modric, may you never stop.