Luka Modrić, the Croatian legend and midfield master for Real Madrid has officially announced his exit from the Los Blancos. After Real Madrid’s exit from the FIFA Club World Cup at the extended CWC semifinals. The 39-year-old posted the news on his social media platform Instagram, calling it “a moment I never wanted to come” but accepting the reality that “in life everything has a beginning and an end”. The legend joined the Los Blancos in 2012 from Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. He leaves the club, as Madrid’s most ever decorated player winning the most number of trophies for the team. In his time at the club he has won a total of 28 trophies that includes a total of 6 big Champions League trophies. He played his last home game at the Bernabeu back on May 24 against Real Sociedad, where they won by a 2-0 scoreline.
Luka Modrić’s legacy at Madrid:
During his long spell of 13 years at Real Madrid, Modrić won a massive tally of trophies to his cupboard. In his time he won a total of six Champions League titles, four La Liga titles, and six FIFA Club World Cup trophies to his name. In 2018, he also won the prestigious Ballon d’Or breaking the spell of Messi-Ronaldo dominance. He played a total of 597 appearances and won 28 trophies for the club. In 2012 when he made his shift to Madrid under Jose Mourinho he was rated as the worst signing in La Liga. In his 13-year time at the club, he saw him grow from a young midfielder to a midfield maestro of experience leading the line for the Los Blancos. With his presence through time, it gave stability and helped grow new stars in the young team like Federico Valverde and Tchouameni.
Luka Modrić’s last game for Madrid:
Luka played his last game for Madrid on Wednesday against the current UCL champions Paris Saint-German. He would like to forget about this match as the Los Blancos. As they were thrashed to a score-line of 4-0 in the FIFA CWC semifinals and exited from the tournament. This game put an end to Modric’s club career for the Spanish giants. But as he leaves he will be Madrid’s most decorated player which no one has been able to reach. Under new coach Xabi Alonso reflected that it was a bittersweet ending. As for the Croatian legend at the end of his career. He will forever be a Madrid legend in the future times to come. His career at Los Blancos will forever be written in golden words. Modric feels immense pride to leave the club as one of their most decorated player.
Luka Modrić joins AC Milan:
Luka Modrić has now joined Italian joined AC Milan from Real Madrid. He has been formally announced as their new player for the next season. Luka joins the Italian side for a one-year contract coming as a free agent from the Los Blancos. He will start his journey with Milan’s new coach Massimiliano Allegri for this new season. Making his comeback to the club after last 2011 joining Juventus in the later period. But has now returned to lead the side after last season’s disappointment with Sergio Conceicao. As the Rossoneri finished in a shocking eighth place in the Italian Serie A.
Author’s opinion:
Luka Modrić’s exit from Los Blancos marks the end of a wonderful career filled with glories and legacies. As he was one of the player playing for Madrid’s golden generation where they won three consecutive UCL trophies. Along with Luka, Lucas Vasquez will also leave the Los Blancos and will look for new challenges. Modrić’s influence will be an important part of their identity in times to come.
