BREAKING NEWS: Luka Modric leaves Real Madrid

An era has ended at the Santiago Bernabeu. Luka Modric will not continue at Real Madrid beyond the Club World Cup, after the club decided not to offer him a contract renewal, as reported by COPE. The Croatian midfielder, who at 39 years old still harbored hope of staying at the white house, will be a free agent starting next June. His official farewell to the Madrid fans will be this Saturday against Real Sociedad on the final matchday of the League.

The decision was made directly from the club's offices, without the involvement of the future coach Xabi Alonso, who has not taken up the position yet. Despite the player's desire to stay, there have been no signs of an offer that would change this outcome. Modric leaves behind an unquestionable legacy: 28 titles, more than any other player in the club's history, including six Champions League trophies, four La Liga titles, and a Ballon d'Or in 2018.

The impressive era of Modric at Real Madrid comes to an end

The Croatian international closes his chapter at Madrid with 590 matches played, 43 goals, and a last season in which, although not a permanent starter, he featured in 56 games, scoring four goals and providing nine assists. Beyond the statistics, he leaves a profound mark on the club's recent history.

Modric's farewell won't be the only emotional one on Saturday. Carlo Ancelotti, Lucas Vázquez, and Jesús Vallejo will also bid farewell to the club. The Italian coach, who already has a future as the Brazilian national team coach, will be the first to be officially announced in a statement to be released this Friday.

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