🚨Modrić leaves Real, emotional farewell online, Bernabeu tribute Saturday 😢
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Luka Modric and Real Madrid are parting ways. In the end, the rumors about a possible contract extension for the number 10 remained just that, only rumors.
The Croatian leaves the Casa Blanca after thirteen years of success, a period in which he won everything there was to win: 6 Champions Leagues, 5 Club World Cups, 1 Intercontinental Cup, 5 European Super Cups, 4 Spanish league titles, 2 Copa del Rey trophies, and 5 Spanish Super Cups.
To this, we must add the 2018 Ballon d'Or, the only player to break through the Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominance.
Now, then, it's time to say goodbye. The announcement came from Modric himself, through a post on his Instagram profile:
"Dear Madridistas:
The time has come. The moment I never wanted to arrive, but this is football, and in life everything has a beginning and an end... On Saturday I will play my last match at the Santiago Bernabéu. I arrived in 2012 with the dream of wearing the shirt of the best team in the world and the ambition to achieve great things, but I could never have imagined what would happen next. Playing for Real Madrid has changed my life as a footballer and as a person. I am proud to have been part of one of the most successful eras of the greatest club in history. I want to sincerely thank the club, especially president Florentino Pérez, my teammates, the coaches, and everyone who has helped me during this time. Over these years I have experienced incredible moments, comebacks that seemed impossible, finals, celebrations, and magical nights at the Bernabéu... We won everything and I was very happy. Very, very happy. But beyond the titles and victories, I carry in my heart the affection of all the Madridistas. I truly don't know how to explain the special bond I have with you and how much I have felt and still feel supported, respected, and loved. I will never forget every ovation and all the gestures of affection you have shown me. I leave with a full heart. Full of pride, gratitude, and unforgettable memories. And even though, after the Club World Cup, I will no longer wear this shirt on the pitch, I will always be a Madridista. We will see each other again. Real Madrid will always be my home. For the rest of my life.
Hala Madrid y Nada Más.
Luka Modric".
At this point, all eyes are on Saturday, the day when the Bernabéu will pay tribute to its legend, who is expected to start in the match against Real Sociedad. It will be an emotional afternoon, with all the blanco fans paying homage to one of the greatest of all time.
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