"The Magic Flute" Modric confirmed that he will bid farewell to Real Madrid after the club World Cup and does not rule out direct retirement

"The Magic Flute" Modric confirmed his farewell to Real Madrid after the club World Cup, and the countdown to his 13-year Real Madrid career. Modric announced the news of his imminent departure from Real Madrid on the 22nd local time, and the Croatian legend left a message, "This moment has finally arrived. It's a moment I never want to face, but that's the way football is, everything in life has a beginning and an end. ”

Luka Modric "The Magic Flute" confirmed his bid farewell to Real Madrid after the Club World Cup

Full of joy, pride, gratitude, parting. Modric said he joined the team "with the hope of wearing the best team in the world and the ambition to achieve great things" and will leave with "joy, pride, gratitude and unforgettable memories" and confess that he will always support Real Madrid. Real Madrid host Real Southside in the final round of La Liga this weekend, and Luka Modric will bid farewell to the fans at the Bernabeu.

Florentino: The Magic Flute will always be in the hearts of Real Madrid fans. Real Madrid subsequently issued a post confirming that Modric will leave the team, and President Florantino said, "Modric will always live in the hearts of all Real Madrid fans," Modric's many Real Madrid teammates, as well as the stars who have worked together, also sent blessings one after another, among which "Ronaldo" Ronaldo left a message on social media, "Thank you for everything, Modric!" ”

Since joining Real Madrid in 2012, the 39-year-old Modric has played 590 games for the "Galaxy Battleship" in all competitions, helping the team win 28 titles, including 6 Champions League "Big Ears Cup" and 4 La Liga titles, as well as this season's UEFA Super Cup and Intercontinental Cup, and he was also elected to the 2018 Ballon d'Or.

Although his current contract expires on June 30 this year, Modric will still "work overtime" to lead Real Madrid to the 2025 Club World Cup (June 14 to July 13) before officially leaving the team.

Modric did not rule out retiring outright. While Luka Modric has reportedly received lucrative contracts from teams from the United States, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, Croatian sports journalist Mattioni has reported that the possibility of retiring the Magic Flute is not ruled out if he fails to find his preferred home.