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Daily Tribune
6 days ago
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- Daily Tribune
Modric at AC Milan to ‘stay competitive and in Europe' at 40
AFP | Milan Croatia captain Luka Modric said yesterday he had penned a one-year contract with AC Milan to 'stay competitive and in Europe'. 'I'm happy to be here and I look forward to a new adventure,' the 2018 Ballon d'Or winner told AC Milan's TV channel after joining from Real Madrid. Modric, who turns 40 in September, joined the Spanish giants from Tottenham i n 2012, going on to win six Champions Leagues, four La Liga titles and two Copa del Rey trophies. 'I wanted to stay in Europe, to continue playing competitive football. I had some other offers but when Milan showed up for me it was clear from the first moment,' he said. Milan finished a disappointing eighth in Serie A last season and will not play in European competition. But Modric insisted Milan remain 'one of the biggest clubs in Europe'. 'Milan cannot be satisfied with average and needs to have the biggest goals possible, to win titles, to compete with the best teams in the world, that's why I am here.' Modric signed a one-year contract, with an option for an additional season with the seven-time Champions League and 19-time Serie A winners. 'I'm never satisfied, I always want more,' he warned . 'When you've experienced that feeling (of winning), you want to feel it even more. I still have hunger, desire, still wanting more.' To explain his longevity, Modric said 'the most important thing is the love for the game, for football'.
Daily Tribune
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Real Madrid confirm Vazquez departure
Real Madrid defender Lucas Vazquez will leave the club, the Spanish giants confirmed yesterday. After his deal expired at the end of the season Los Blancos had agreed a short-term contract extension for the Spaniard to keep him for the Club World Cup, which they competed in this summer in the United States. 'Vazquez exemplarily represents the values of Real Madrid, which has made him one of the most beloved players by our fans,' said Madrid president Florentino Perez in a statement. '(He) symbolises the hard work, perseverance, humility, and winning spirit essential to succeed in this shirt.' Originally a winger, the 34-year-old won 23 trophies at the club including five Champions Leagues and four La Liga titles, largely as a squad player. 'I leave Real Madrid but Real Madrid will never leave me,' said Vazquez in a goodbye video. The Spaniard came through the Madrid youth system and spent his whole career at the club, with the exception of a loan to Espanyol in the 2014- 15 season, playing 402 times across all competitions for Los Blancos.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Modric's reason for AC Milan move: Wanted to ‘stay competitive and in Europe' at 40
Croatia captain Luka Modric said on Wednesday he had penned a one-year contract with AC Milan to 'stay competitive and in Europe'. 'I'm happy to be here and I look forward to a new adventure,' the 2018 Ballon d'Or winner told AC Milan's TV channel after joining from Real Madrid. Modric, who turns 40 in September, joined the Spanish giant from Tottenham in 2012, going on to win six Champions Leagues, four La Liga titles and two Copa del Rey trophies. 'I wanted to stay in Europe, to continue playing competitive football. I had some other offers but when Milan showed up for me it was clear from the first moment,' he said. Milan finished a disappointing eighth in Serie A last season and will not play in European competition. But Modric insisted Milan remains 'one of the biggest clubs in Europe'. 'Milan cannot be satisfied with average and needs to have the biggest goals possible, to win titles, to compete with the best teams in the world, that's why I am here.' Modric signed a one-year contract, with an option for an additional season with the seven-time Champions League and 19-time Serie A winner. 'I'm never satisfied, I always want more,' he warned. 'When you've experienced that feeling (of winning), you want to feel it even more. I still have hunger, desire, still wanting more.' To explain his longevity, Modric said 'the most important thing is the love for the game, for football'. 'That's what I still have, what I still feel in my belly, this fire, that's what pushes me ... there is no secrets, for me it's the passion, the love for football. I am never satisfied.' The 2018 World Cup runner-up also spoke of his childhood memories of Milan. 'When I was a kid, I watched the Italian league a lot, Milan was my favourite team,' he recalled. 'Also because Zvonimir Boban was there, who was my idol,' he added, referring to his compatriot who wore the Rossoneri jersey from 1992 to 2001.
eNCA
7 days ago
- Sport
- eNCA
Real Madrid confirm Vazquez departure
Real Madrid defender Lucas Vazquez will leave the club, the Spanish giants confirmed Wednesday. After his deal expired at the end of the season Los Blancos had agreed a short-term contract extension for the Spaniard to keep him for the Club World Cup, which they competed in this summer in the United States. "Vazquez exemplarily represents the values of Real Madrid, which has made him one of the most beloved players by our fans," said Madrid president Florentino Perez in a statement. "(He) symbolises the hard work, perseverance, humility, and winning spirit essential to succeed in this shirt." Originally a winger, the 34-year-old won 23 trophies at the club including five Champions Leagues and four La Liga titles, largely as a squad player. "I leave Real Madrid but Real Madrid will never leave me," said Vazquez in a goodbye video. The Spaniard came through the Madrid youth system and spent his whole career at the club, with the exception of a loan to Espanyol in the 2014-15 season, playing 402 times across all competitions for Los Blancos.
Nahar Net
7 days ago
- Sport
- Nahar Net
'Great club legend' Lucas Vázquez ending long stint with Real Madrid
by Naharnet Newsdesk 16 July 2025, 17:42 Lucas Vázquez, an important player for Real Madrid during one of its most successful eras, is ending his stint with the Spanish powerhouse. The club and the player said Wednesday that he is not returning for another season. "I'm leaving Real Madrid, but Real Madrid will never leave me," Vázquez said on social media. "Wherever I go, I will proudly say that I had the honor of playing for the best team in the world. Thank you for joining me on the most beautiful journey of my life." Madrid is preparing a farewell ceremony on Thursday for the 34-year-old Vázquez. "Real Madrid would like to express our gratitude and affection to Lucas Vázquez, one of the great legends of our club," it said in a statement. Vázquez is one of the winningest players with Madrid, having helped the club capture 23 titles, including five Champions Leagues and four Spanish leagues. He made 402 appearances, playing mostly as a right back but also as a forward, attacking midfielder and contributing off the bench. "Lucas Vázquez represents in an exemplary way the values of Real Madrid, which has made him one of the most loved players by our fans," club president Florentino Pérez said. "The figure of Lucas Vázquez symbolizes the hard work, perseverance, humility and winning spirit that are essential for success in this shirt. He is a player who has the affection and recognition of all madridistas. Real Madrid is and always will be his home." Vázquez joined the club's youth academy in 2007 as a 16-year-old. After a season on loan at Espanyol, he made his debut with Madrid's first team in 2015. He did not immediately announce his plans for the future. Madrid is coming off a disappointing season by its high standards, losing the Spanish league title to Barcelona and failing to reach the final in the Club World Cup or the Champions League.
