Luka Modric has waved goodbye to the Actual Madrid followers on the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu for the ultimate time.
The veteran midfielder has confirmed he’ll depart the membership after this summer season’s FIFA Membership World Cup after 13 years within the Spanish capital.
Regardless of trying set to signal one other one-year extension with Los Blancos, the decision has been made to maneuver him on, and the USA match can be his swansong.
Rumours over Modric’s subsequent transfer proceed to flow into however the Croatian worldwide just isn’t planning to retire till after the 2026 World Cup.
Modric’s Actual Madrid goodbye message
Feelings ran excessive as Modric was embraced by his former midfield associate Toni Kroos after being changed within the closing minutes of Actual Madrid’s 2-0 season finale win over Actual Sociedad.
Modric and departing boss Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the group after the sport because the Los Blancos skipper thanked his adoring supporters for his or her backing all through his profession.
“The time has come that I by no means needed to return. It’s been an extended journey. Thanks to the membership, to president Florentino Pérez. To all of the coaches, my teammates and all of the individuals who helped me all this time. Thanks very a lot from the underside of my coronary heart.”
Modric: ‘PSG fightback is the most effective’
As a part of his post-match interview, Modric was additionally requested to single out his finest sport on the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
Regardless of being central to so many well-known nights in Madrid, Modric was clear in his choose of the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League final 16 second leg in opposition to Paris Saint-Germain.
Ancelotti’s aspect misplaced 1-0 within the first sport, through a late winner from Kylian Mbappe, however they rallied in Madrid.
Karim Benzema’s hat trick turned the sport on it’s head – and regardless of Ancelotti referencing Modric’s unimaginable help within the semi last fightback in opposition to Manchester Metropolis – PSG is the one for the 39-year-old.
“My favorite reminiscence on the Bernabeu? I’ve to say the PSG sport [in 2022]. Earlier than it, I stated, if we win tonight… we win the Champions League and that’s what occurred,” as per Marca.