Frank Christian
Real Madrid is set to have Luka Modric take the field one final time at the Santiago Bernabeu during their upcoming match against Real Sociedad. The veteran midfielder has made the choice to part ways with the team this summer.
Modric’s current contract is set to expire at the end of June, marking the conclusion of a fruitful 13-year tenure with Los Blancos.
According to news from Cadena COPE, the club has opted to move forward without the 39-year-old and has declined his request for a new contract renewal.
While it has been reported that prospective manager Xabi Alonso had hoped for Modric to extend his stay for another season, club executives concluded that it was time for the midfielder to move on, considering the FIFA Club World Cup as a fitting sendoff.
This led to their decision prior to the official announcement of Alonso’s appointment as head coach.
Since joining from Tottenham Hotspur in 2012, Modric has amassed an impressive 28 trophies with Real Madrid, including six Champions League titles and four La Liga championships.
Regarded as one of the most skilled midfielders in the club’s history, his career reached a pinnacle with his Ballon d’Or victory in 2018.
When is his final match for Real Madrid?
Modric has served as a pivotal figure in the midfield for over a decade, earning both fan admiration and legendary status within the club.
Luka Modrić’s message to Real Madrid supporters.
“Dear Madrid fans,
It’s time for me to say goodbye. This is the moment I had hoped would never arrive, but in football—like life—nothing lasts forever… On Saturday, I will take to the pitch for my final match at the Santiago Bernabéu.
I joined in 2012 with… pic.twitter.com/GTuwq5tcc3
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 22, 2025
Over his 13-year career with the club, Modric has made 590 appearances and played a vital role in securing numerous titles during Real Madrid’s dominance in football.
This season, he has scored four goals and provided nine assists in 56 matches across various tournaments. Initially taking a backseat role, he increased his playtime due to injuries among other midfielders.
Even as he approaches his 40s, Modric has shown impressive performance, yet the club aims to refresh its roster with younger talent across all positions.
His last match at the Santiago Bernabeu will be against Real Sociedad on Saturday, May 24. Following that, he will join the Real Madrid squad on their trip to the USA for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 as his contract extends until the end of June.
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