When Luka Modric landed in Madrid in the summer of 2012from Tottenham Hotspur, few imagined that the discreet midfielder, often but determined look, would end up marking a of the most glorious stages of Real Madrid. For 35 million euros, its signing was initially questioned. But today, more than a decade later, Modric says goodbye to the club with an unmatched palmarés and an indestructible connection with the fans.
Born in Zadar (Croatia) In the middle of the Balkan War, Modric embodies resilience, tactical intelligence and elegance. His evolution in Real Madrid not only led him to the top of European football, but also transformed him into a symbol of Real Madrid: a player who represents the values of sacrifice, excellence and loyalty.
THE PALMARÉS OF A LEGEND: 28 Titles for History
Luka Modric leaves Real Madrid with 28 official titlesa figure that places it among the most laureate players in the history of the club. In her personal showcase conquests that narrate a white domain era:
Each of those trophies is dyed from the Modric seal: game vision, surgical precision in passes, competitive character and a ability to shine on big nights. It was the silent engine of a team of galactics, the perfect balance between Kroos and Casemiro, and a compass in the moments of uncertainty.
The 2018 Golden Ball: World Consecration
In 2018, Luka Modric broke a decade hegemony dominated by Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Won the Golden Ball After a dazzling season in which he led Real Madrid towards his third consecutive Champions League and the Croatian National Team until the final of the World Cup in Russia. He was the first Croatian to win that award and one of the few midfielders to achieve it in the last 30 years.
“This award is not only mine, but of all those who believed in me when few did,” he said excitedly at the Golden Ball.
Dorsal 10 and respect for the wardrobe to Luka Modric
Modric began his white stage with the Dorsal 19yielding the prestigious Number 10 to figures such as Mesut Özil or James Rodríguez. But when he finally inherited it in the 2017/18 season, he did it with a maturity and authority that made him team leader inside and off the field.
Despite the years, Modric continued to demonstrate an elite level until his last seasons. His physique challenged age, and his head continued to dictate the tempo of the parties. No one retired with so much respect from the white wardrobe as him.
An unrepeatable figure in the modern era
The epic traces against PSG, Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool at the Champions 2021/22 brought their signature. His assistance to Rodrygo, his leadership in the center of the field and his ability to control the pressure made him An essential piece on European nights. With him in the field, Madrid not only played, I thought and felt.
Throughout 12 seasons, Luka Modric was not only an extraordinary footballer, but an example of humility and professionalism. His love for the club was evident in each gesture, in each ovation received at the Santiago Bernabéu and in his decision not to leave before, when he still had millionaire offers from abroad.
A goodbye that is not an end
Although his stage as a Real Madrid player comes to an end, the club and the fans already consider it one of the great white myths of all time. His figure will be eternal in the history of football, and it is not ruled out that in the future he remains linked to the institution in a facet.
Luka Modric does not leave. He stays forever in the heart of Real Madrid.