Luka Modric confirms he’ll LEAVE Actual Madrid on the finish of the season – as 39-year-old writes heartfelt goodbye after 13 years on the membership

Luka Modric has introduced his departure from Actual Madrid on the finish of the season.

The Croatian, 39, has been with the Spanish giants for 13 years after becoming a member of from Tottenham and has gone on to turn into the membership’s most adorned participant ever. 

In complete, Modric has collected 28 group trophies throughout his time with Los Blancos and even toppled Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to win a Ballon d’Or again in 2018.

Taking to social media to announce the information, Modric wrote: ‘Expensive Madrid followers, [my] time has come. 

‘The second I by no means wished to return, however that is soccer, and in life every thing has a starting and an finish. On Saturday I’ll play my final match on the Santiago Bernabeu.

‘I arrived in 2012 with the need to put on the shirt of the most effective group on this planet and with the ambition to do huge issues, however I could not think about what got here subsequent.

The Croatian midfielder, 39, is essentially the most adorned midfielder within the Spanish membership’s historical past

Modric – who joined the membership in 2012 – took to social media to share the information together with his followers

‘Taking part in at Actual Madrid modified my life as a soccer participant and as an individual. I really feel proud to have been a part of one of the vital profitable eras of the most effective membership in historical past.

‘I wish to thank the membership from the underside of my coronary heart, particularly the president Florentino Perez, my teammates, coaches and all of the individuals who have helped me throughout all this time.

‘All through these years I’ve skilled unbelievable moments, comebacks that appeared unattainable, finals, celebrations and magical nights on the Bernabeu… We received every thing and I used to be very glad. Very very glad.

‘However past the titles and victories, I carry in my coronary heart the love of all Madrid followers. I actually do not know easy methods to clarify the particular connection I’ve with you and the way supported, revered and cherished I’ve felt and really feel. I’ll always remember every ovation and all of the gestures of affection you have got proven me.

‘Leaving with a full coronary heart. Stuffed with pleasure, gratitude and unforgettable recollections. And though, after the Membership World Cup, I am not going to put on this shirt on the sector, I will all the time be a Madrid fan. Hala Madrid y nada mas!’.

Modric will play his ultimate match for Actual Madrid at this summer time’s Membership World Cup – the place they are going to face Al Hilal, RB Salzburg and Pachuca of their event group. 

In an announcement on the membership web site, Madrid president Florentino Perez wrote: ‘Luka Modric will endlessly stay within the hearts of all Actual Madrid followers as a singular and exemplary footballer, who has all the time represented the values ​​of Actual Madrid. 

‘His soccer has captivated Actual Madrid followers and followers world wide. His legacy will reside on endlessly.’ 

The Croatian, 39, has been with the Spanish giants for 13 years after becoming a member of from Tottenham

Modric received six Champions League titles throughout his time with the Madrid giants

Throughout his time on the membership, the ex-Tottenham midfielder has received 4 LaLiga titles, six Champions League titles and two Copa del Rey – amongst a variety of others. 

Final month, the veteran maestro revealed he needs to retire in Madrid. He stated: ‘Sure, I might prefer to retire at Actual Madrid, it could be a dream for me’.

Just lately, the midfielder grew to become a component proprietor of Championship aspect Swansea Metropolis.