Luka Modric – the legendary footballing genius & Real Madrid captain – is about to leave Santiago Bernabeu for the last time. He departs after a remarkable 13-year run with the club. His last match at the storied stadium is set for this Saturday, before the Club World Cup this summer makes it his last at any venue. Modric’s departure marks the end of an era for one of football’s most celebrated players.
When Luka Modric made the switch from Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid in 2012, eyebrows were raised. On offense, he soon became as much the catalyst for the team’s success. He has been instrumental in all six Champions League-winning football teams. On top of that, he’s guided the club to the most illustrious total of 28 trophies. Regardless of his performance on the pitch, his leadership ability and playmaking skills garnered him a forever home in the hearts and minds of fans around the world.
Now at 39 years of age, Modric’s current deal with Real Madrid has expired. He signed a one-year extension last season. As he prepares for his next chapter, we caught up with him to reflect on his journey with the club. He continues, “Though I may take this shirt off before I step onto the pitch as a Madridista, after the Club World Cup, that will never change.”
Modric expressed his gratitude towards Real Madrid, thanking club president Florentino Perez, teammates, and coaches for their support throughout his career. He said it was because playing for Real Madrid completely reinvented his life, both as a player and as a person.
I’m proud of having served in what many consider the most successful of those golden eras. It is a privilege to play for the greatest club of all time.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez articulated how much Modric meant to the team. He added, “Luka Modric will always be in the hearts of all Real Madrid fans as a special and distinctive footballer, who has always embodied the values of Real Madrid.
Modric preparing to exit the field for the last time at the Santiago Bernabeu. His fans will continue to congregate in numbers unimaginable all these months later still celebrating his great legacy. His impact on the team and the sport as a whole will surely be felt for years to come.
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