A golden era is set to meet its end later this summer, when Luka Modric and Real Madrid part ways. Joined the club at 26 back in 2012, Modric leaves 13 years later as a 39 year old club legend.

Reports 2 days ago though seemed different, as sources claimed Modric was about to see his Real Madrid contract extended by one more year. However, the club has opted to part ways with the Croatian as per today’s news.

This decision is 100% the club’s.

As per COPE, new head coach Xabi Alonso had nothing whatsoever to do with this decision. Infact, the news 2 days ago which claimed Modric was staying, insisted that this was on Alonso’s demands.

Having played with Modric back during his Real Madrid days, Alonso admires the maestro a whole lot, and had planned to count on him for next season. He personally requested that Modric be given the new contract extension, one that would see him play at the club above 40.

However, the final decision was always up to the club. The player had waited this entire time, and did not receive any offer from the club. They decided to go the other way, and call it a day with one of their greatest legends.

Modric’s Farewell planned for Saturday

Real Madrid are currently preparing their last game of the laliga season this Saturday, and it would be at the Santiago Bernabeu. The perfect opportunity for Modric to kiss goodbye to the beautiful fortress he has called home for over a decade now.

However, it’s not expected to be his last game with the Royal white jersey. The player will later extend his contract for one more month, enough to see him play a last part for the club in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. The tournament will be held in the United States, It will be his last straw.