End of an Era: Luka Modric to Leave Real Madrid After 13 Glorious Years

Real Madrid have announced that their prolific long-stay midfielder and former Ballon D'or winner Luka Modric will leave the Santiago Bernabeu this summer after the 2025 FIFA Club Cup in the United States.

After featuring in his final LaLiga fixture for Real Madrid against Real Sociedad on Saturday, the Croatian will travel to the United States with his side for their first match in the summer tournament, against Al Hilal on June 18, 2025.

The 2025 FIFA Club Cup from June 14 to July 13, 2025 will mark the departure of Luka Modric from the Los Blancos after 13 years of service. Madrid have decided not to renew contract with the 39-year-old playmaker who signed a one-year deal extension last year.

The Croatian International have won with 28 trophies since joining the Spanish Club in 2012 from English side Tottenham Hotspur.

Luka Modric wrote on instagram: "The time has come. The moment I never wanted to come but that's football, and in life everything has a beginning and an end. On Saturday I will play my last match at the Santiago Bernabeu.

"Playing for Real Madrid changed my life as a football player and as a person. I am proud to have been part of one of the most successful eras of the best club in history."

"I want to thank the club from the bottom of my heart, especially the president Florentino Perez, my team-mates, coaches and all the people who have helped me during all this time."