Modric will be remembered for the good times at Real, says Alonso
Modric, the 2018 Ballon d'Or winner and the Spanish club's most decorated player, is set to join AC Milan after playing his final game for Real at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Wednesday.
Since his arrival from Tottenham Hotspur in 2012, the 39-year-old played 597 games and won 28 trophies with Real, including six Champions League titles.
"This is not the desired end, it's a bitter end, but he won't be remembered for today's game but for other great ones," Alonso, who shared the pitch with Modric as teammates during his playing days at Real, told reporters on Wednesday.
"He's a legend of world football and of Real Madrid. He'll be remembered for many more good things than for the 25 minutes he played today."
Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said Modric will leave a void.
"Modric always gets a standing ovation, not only from the Madridistas. He's a great player, a great teammate and we'll miss him," the Belgian said.
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