Luka Modrić to Leave Real Madrid After Club World Cup

Luka Modrić (Real Madrid)
June 2025 (post-Club World Cup)

Real Madrid icon Luka Modrić will depart the club this summer following the Club World Cup in the U.S. He leaves as the most decorated player in Madrid history with 28 trophies over 13 seasons.
Modrić, 39, confirmed his decision in an emotional message, stating Saturday’s LaLiga finale will be his last at the Santiago Bernabéu. Despite reduced minutes, he played 34 league games this season. He’ll exit having won six Champions Leagues and the 2018 Ballon d’Or. Madrid president Florentino Pérez hailed him as a “unique and exemplary footballer.”