Modric to depart Real Madrid after club world cup

Real Madrid’s veteran midfielder Luka Modric announced on Thursday that he will leave the club following the upcoming Club World Cup this summer.

“Every journey has a beginning and an end… This Saturday will be my final match at the Santiago Bernabéu,” the 39-year-old wrote on Instagram, as his contract with the Spanish club nears its conclusion.

“I leave with my heart full—grateful, proud, and carrying countless unforgettable memories,” he said.

“Though I won’t wear the Real Madrid jersey on the field after the Club World Cup, I will remain a Madridista for life.”