Madrid, Spain – Luka Modric, the Croatian superstar, go play him final match for Real Madrid this Saturday as dem face Real Sociedad at di Santiago Bernabéu. Dis match no go just be ordinary game; e dey mark di end of Modric 13-year career for di club wey he join for 2012.
Di news don spread as Real Madrid and Modric release joint statement on Thursday, confirm say di midfielder go exit di club after him contract expire. ‘Di time don come. Dis moment I never want am to come, but na football, and for life, everytin get beginning and end,’ Modric talk for Instagram.
Di 39-year-old express him pride for di journey wey him have with Madrid, wey include four LaLiga titles, two Copa del Rey, and six Champions League trophies. ‘Playing for Real Madrid change my life as a player and as person. I dey proud say I don belong to one of di most successful eras for dis club,’ he added.
Throughout him time for Madrid, Modric don play 590 matches, scoring 43 goals and providing 95 assists. Di midfielder don create strong bonds with plenty of players, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Toni Kroos, who both recognize him as a legend of di game.
‘Luka, you go always remain for di hearts of all madridistas,’ Madrid president Florentino Perez praise Modric. ‘His legacy go live on forever,’ he add.
As di crowd dey prepare to celebrate Modric’s career, e be like sey tears go flow for di stadium. Fans don dey remember di amazing moments wey Modric give dem, from spectacular assists to priceless goals. With 28 trophies under him belt, he dey top di list of players wey don win plenty trophies for di club history.
Modric also drop some emotional notes for him Instagram, praising di club and di supporters. ‘I go leave with full heart, filled with gratitude and unforgettable memories. Real Madrid go always be my home for a lifetime,’ he conclude.
No be only Modric wey dey exit; him manager and some teammates dey also face uncertain future. While Modric don express interest to continue him career elsewhere, fans go miss him presence for di pitch.
One thing sure be say, Modric leave legacy wey dey inspire upcoming stars. As di time come for di next chapter of him life, di world dey wait to see di next moves of dis football icon.
