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Luka Modric Bids Farewell to Real Madrid After 12 Years, Joins AC Milan.
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He is set to join AC Milan, ending a legendary spell with 28 trophies.
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Modric’s departure marks the end of a historic era at the Bernabeu.
Croatian midfield maestro Luka Modric has officially played his final game for Real Madrid, ending a glittering 12-year career with the Spanish giants. The 39-year-old featured in Wednesday’s Club World Cup semi-final, where Real Madrid suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that despite the loss, tributes flooded in for Modric, who is set to join Italian Serie A side AC Milan after a decade of success in Madrid. His departure signals the end of an iconic era.
Modric joined Real Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur in 2012 and leaves as the club’s most decorated player with 597 appearances and 28 major trophies, including six UEFA Champions League titles. His vision, composure, and unmatched creativity made him a pillar in Madrid’s midfield.
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso, who previously shared midfield duties with Modric, paid glowing tribute to the 2018 Ballon d’Or winner.
“This is not the ending we wished for,” Alonso said. “But Modric won’t be remembered for this match. He’s a world football legend and a Real Madrid icon.”
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois also spoke highly of Modric’s influence both on and off the pitch.
“He always gets a standing ovation. He’s not just a brilliant footballer, he’s a great teammate too. His presence will be missed in the dressing room,” Courtois stated.
Modric’s departure is a major moment in Real Madrid’s history. His 2018 Ballon d’Or win remains one of his defining achievements, as he broke the decade-long dominance of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
As he moves to AC Milan, fans and teammates alike are left reflecting on the legacy of one of the finest midfielders the game has ever seen.
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