The end of an era at Real Madrid! Luka Modrić, the man who carried the midfield for 13 years and won an astonishing 28 trophies, has finally said goodbye. His last dance on the pitch was in the semi-final of the FIFA Club World Cup against Paris Saint-Germain, where he played the final 25 minutes, but it wasn’t the Modrić we remember – a bitter farewell lingered in the air.
Real Madrid’s coach, the legendary Xabi Alonso, didn’t hide his emotions: “It was an honor to play alongside Luka Modrić. He is a legend of world football and Real Madrid. He won’t remember these last matches, but he will be remembered for many magnificent performances.”
But why did Modrić have to leave? Real Madrid’s management decided it was time to rejuvenate the squad and changed the coach – Carlo Ancelotti left, and Alonso came in. Although Modrić wanted to stay, the club had other plans. The sports newspaper AS noted that Modrić showed with his football skills that he still had a place at Real, but the management decided otherwise.
Last season, Real Madrid had failures – they failed to defend the Champions League title, lost the Copa del Rey final to Barcelona, although they won the La Liga title. These changes are part of an attempt to refresh the team and bring it back to the top.
In the semi-final of the Club World Cup, Real lost to the current European champion Paris Saint-Germain 0-4. Alonso admitted he did not expect such a convincing defeat and that PSG is in excellent form, which is hard to stop.
Modrić will continue his career at Milan starting in August, which is another shock for Real Madrid fans. For the past 13 years, he was the backbone of the midfield, a symbol of stability and quality. Now that he’s gone, the question remains – what’s next for Real Madrid? Will rejuvenation bring success or will the club fall into an identity crisis?
If you thought this was the end of the story, think again. Real Madrid is entering a new era, but without one of its greatest heroes. So, what do you think – is Modrić’s departure the end of a golden era or the start of chaos at the royal club? Drop a comment, let’s see who’s for and who’s against!
