Real Madrid hasn't stopped its activity during the vacation break. Florentino Pérez wants to start a new era in every sense, beginning a revolution both on the benches and in Madrid's squads. Last season was not as desired and changes were needed, to the point that one of the main casualties was Modric, the last great captain.
Even though he was willing to renew his contract and take a pay cut to stay, Florentino told him that his time was over. Now he has gone to play for Milan, where he has signed a 1+1 contract. Despite this, he's already thinking about a return to Real Madrid, and some voices even say the deal is "done".
Return to Real Madrid
"Defensa Central" has revealed that Modric's departure is not a definitive goodbye to Real Madrid, but a "see you later". After 13 years, he is certain that his home is at Santiago Bernabéu and he wants to come back in the future. He has the doors open, to the point that he would have everything agreed to return to Madrid when he retires.
Specifically, what Luka Modric wants is to become a coach and start his training in Real Madrid's youth categories. Florentino has given him the green light without any problem, considering him a legend and opening the doors wide for him.
This way, Modric will begin his coaching career when he retires, taking his first steps at La Fábrica. This is something other former footballers like Raúl, Zidane, Xabi Alonso, Guti, or Arbeloa have already done.
Golden era
Modric has said goodbye to Real Madrid in 2025 as one of the greatest legends in the history of the white team. The Croatian midfielder arrived at Santiago Bernabéu in the summer of 2012 from Tottenham, and since then he has built a career that will remain forever in the golden books of Madridism.
At almost 40 years old, Modric has closed his time at Real Madrid after playing 591 official matches, spreading magic in each one of them. His legacy is unquestionable: he has won absolutely every possible title, with special mention to the six Champions League trophies and the four La Liga titles he has conquered wearing white. He was the Ballon d'Or winner in 2018, breaking the dominance of Messi and Cristiano, and being the emblem of the most dominant midfield of the last decade alongside Kroos and Casemiro.
Elegance, vision, tactical intelligence, and an inexhaustible competitive character define Luka Modric, who leaves through the front door, loved by the fans and respected by the football world. His departure leaves a void that's hard to fill, but his story with Real Madrid is eternal. Modric's farewell marks the end of an unforgettable era at Chamartín. His name, forever, is already legend.
When he retires, he intends to return, but this time sharing his knowledge from the bench.