Santiago Bernabéu was drenched in emotion as two Real Madrid titans bid farewell — Luka Modrić and Carlo Ancelotti, marking the end of one of the club’s most glorious eras.
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🧠 Luka Modrić’s Farewell – 13 Seasons, 28 Trophies, Infinite Class
After lifting 28 trophies, including 5 Champions League titles, Modrić stood before a packed Bernabéu and declared with trembling voice:
> “The time has come that I never wanted to come… your love is the biggest trophy I’ve ever won.”
Now 39, Modrić will leave after the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and has already signed with a Saudi Arabian club — confirmed by none other than Fabrizio Romano. The club? While the name remains veiled in recent reporting, sources suggest it could be Al Qadsiah or Al Ettifaq, both of whom have offered him a player-coach role.
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🧠 Carlo Ancelotti – Ends His Second Spell With Love
Ancelotti, stepping down immediately, reflected on the magic of his second stint:
> “Benzema’s hat-trick against PSG… Rodrygo vs City… unforgettable. I leave with love in my heart. Hala Madrid, siempre.”
His departure now paves the way for Raúl, Xabi Alonso, or Zidane to potentially step into the Real Madrid throne.
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🧤 Legacy and Next Steps
🏟 Modrić’s number 10 will reportedly be passed down — rumors swirl around Arda Güler or Jude Bellingham inheriting the iconic shirt.
🔜 Ancelotti is expected to take over as Brazil’s national coach after Copa América 2025.
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📝 Modrić’s Final Madrid Stats:
🏆 5x Champions League
🏆 3x La Liga
🧠 1x Ballon d’Or (2018)
👑 Countless memories and a legend’s farewell.
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The era ends, the story immortalizes. R
eal Madrid loses generals — but gains eternal legends.
