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The last dance! Modric officially ends his Real Madrid career and leaves 28 championships, the next stop AC Milan

1:13am, 11 July 2025【Football】

In the early morning of the 10th, with Real Madrid losing to Paris Saint-Germain 0-4 and missing the final of the Club World Cup, Modric's Real Madrid career ended. He had previously announced that he would officially leave the team after the Club World Cup ended. In this game, the "Magic Flute", which can be called a model worker, also set a new record - at the age of 39 years and 303 days, he became the oldest player to represent Real Madrid in the official game.

Modric will leave Real Madrid no longer has news, after all, he made his own announcement more than a month ago. But for many Real Madrid fans, when this day really comes, it is still a bit sad. After all, in the past 13 years, this low-figure but superb midfielder has brought countless happiness to Real Madrid fans. Statistics show that as of the semi-finals of this Club World Cup, "Magic Flute" has made 597 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 43 goals and delivering 95 assists, winning the team 4 La Liga championships, 2 Spanish King's Cup championships, 5 Spanish Super Cup championships, 6 European Super Cup championships, 5 European Super Cup championships, 5 pre-restructuring Club World Cup championships and 1 Intercontinental Cup championship.

After the end of this game, Real Madrid players hugged Modric one by one. However, because he failed to win, the mood of "Magic Flute" did not look high. After politely thanking everyone and the fans, he left the stadium as a Real Madrid player for the last time with his captain's armband. After the game, Paris Saint-Germain player Vitinia also talked about Modric's "last dance" in an interview. He said: "It is my honor to be able to compete with him, because Modric has always been my role model. Thanks to his contribution to the football game and his previous evaluation and recognition of me."

If Modric had not yet determined where his next stop would go when he posted a farewell to Real Madrid, then now, he has already made a decision - to land in Serie A and join the giant team AC Milan. Although the performance of the Ross and Blacks has been quite sluggish in recent years, especially last season, Modric, who has had a "Red and Black Dream" since childhood, still chose to come to Milan City to play his remaining energy.

Multiple media analysts said that in addition to the idol B-class factor in being able to come to AC Milan, he also hopes to join a giant who does not play in the Champions League in the new season (not willing to play against Real Madrid again) but has an influential team in the five major leagues, and can also ensure his playing time in order to prepare for the 2026 World Cup. In this way, AC Milan is really an excellent choice. It is understood that Modric will most likely go to AC Milan Club to finalize the final signing matter. After all, preparations for the new season have begun, and Modric will also need some time to adapt to and understand the new team.

Text/Beijing Youth Sports Zhang Kunlong