Luka Modric has confirmed that he will leave Real Madrid this summer.
The Croatian midfielder had discussed short-term renewal, but has now chosen to leave without any agreement.
The 39-year-old joined Madrid from Tottenham in August 2012 and has been a key player in his recent victory, winning four La Liga titles and six Champions League champions.
Modric Pence’s emotional letter
“It’s time to come. The moment I never wanted to come, but it’s football. Everything has the beginning and an end in life. I’ll play my last game at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday,” Modric wrote in a letter to Madrid fans on Instagram.
“In 2012, I arrived there with the desire to wear his shirt in the world and greed for doing big things, but I couldn’t imagine what he came after,” he said.
Real Madrid player has changed my life as a football player.
“I feel proud to be part of one of the most successful times of the best club in history.
“I want to thank the club from my heart, especially President Florentino Perez, his team-mates, coaches and all those who have helped me during this time,” he said.
“Throughout these years I have experienced incredible moments, they have returned, which seemed impossible, the end, the magical celebrations and nights at Bernabeu. We won everything and I was very happy. He was very happy.
“But outside the titles and successes, I bear the love of all the fans of Madrid in my heart. I really don’t know how to have the special relationship with you and how I supported it.
Barcelona midfielder says: “with a heart full of leave, full of pride, gratitude and unforgettable memories. Although after the World Cup, I will no longer wear this shirt on the pitch, I will always be a Madrid fans.
👏 #Grasiasluka 👏 Pic.twitter.com/soviz1NNNN8
– Real Madrid CF 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) May 22,
Modric’s final comes on Saturday when Madrid host Real Sociedad.
Then it will be part of the squad that will travel to the United States at the club.