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Luka Modric Announces Departure from Real Madrid After Club World Cup

The 39-year-old midfielder confirms his final Bernabeu appearance this Saturday, concluding a legendary 13-year tenure with the Spanish club.

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Real Madrid's Croatian midfielder Luka Modric will play his final match at the Santiago Bernabeu this weekend
Luka Modric is reportedly edging closer to Real Madrid exit | Image: X/@lukamodric10

Overview

  • Modric will play his last home match for Real Madrid against Real Sociedad this Saturday, marking the end of an era at the Santiago Bernabeu.
  • He will officially leave the club after the upcoming Club World Cup this summer, coinciding with the conclusion of his current contract.
  • Since joining Real Madrid in 2012, Modric has played nearly 600 games and won a record six Champions League titles and four LaLiga trophies among almost 30 honors.
  • The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner and Croatia’s World Cup runner-up captain expressed pride, gratitude, and a lifelong bond with the club in his farewell message.
  • Modric’s departure signals the close of one of Real Madrid’s most successful eras, with speculation growing about his future ventures, including club ownership.