Real Madrid have decided to pay tribute to club legend Luka Modric by launching a limited-edition shirt celebrating the Croatian midfielder, who is set to leave the club after the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.
The 39-year-old midfielder is currently on his final tour with Los Blancos, bringing to an end a glittering career in the Spanish capital that has spanned over a decade.
As a fitting gesture for one of the greatest midfielders in the club’s history, Real Madrid have unveiled a commemorative jersey that features Modric’s iconic number 10, adorned with artistic images of the player embedded within the numerals.
This tribute follows an emotional farewell at the Santiago Bernabeu, where the home crowd bid goodbye to Modric during his final appearance in front of the Madrid faithful.
A more private yet equally heartfelt moment came at Valdebebas, Madrid’s training base, where Modric said his goodbyes to teammates and staff before flying to the U.S. with the squad for the Club World Cup.
A collector’s item
Real Madrid have alaunched a limited-edition shirt by paying tribute to Luka Modric. (Picture credit: Subsidesports)
The special shirt is a preview of Real Madrid’s kit for next season but serves as much more than just a piece of merchandise, as it symbolises the club’s appreciation for Modric’s immense contribution.
Modric’s departure marks the end of an era, and Real Madrid are determined to ensure his farewell is memorable.
After all, the Croatian has been central to the club’s golden generation, helping them lift five UEFA Champions League titles, multiple La Liga trophies, and earning personal accolades including the 2018 Ballon d’Or.
The limited-edition shirt is expected to be a collector’s item for Madridistas around the world, a tangible memento of a footballer who has left an indelible mark on the club’s history.
As the Club World Cup nears, fans will watch Modric one last time in the white shirt, this time, knowing it is truly the end of a legendary chapter.
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A recent report from MARCA has highlighted how Real Madrid are now focusing on more free agents, who can be signed either this summer or the one after.
It appears Real Madrid’s new transfer policy dictates that they should spend money on younger players while signing older, proven stars on free contracts.
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The report adds that Real Madrid, to that end, are eyeing three such players, whose contracts may expire soon.
One of them is Cristhian Mosquera, who currently plies his trade for Valencia. Mosquera is a key cog in the club’s defensive line, with the player featuring in 37 league matches this past season.
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Mosquera’s contract expires in 2026, and it appears Real Madrid have identified him as a potential candidate to beef up the club’s defensive unit next summer.
Another player is Arsenal prodigy Myles Lewis Kelly, even though reports throughout the year have indicated that he has signed a new deal with the Gunners.
Lewis Kelly is a left-back who featured in 23 league matches for the first team this past season, impressing onlookers with his skill and potential.
Real Madrid’s favourite option, however, is Ibrahima Konate. The former RB Leipzig star is rated highly in the Real Madrid camp, and the club see him as an ideal reinforcement in central defence.
Konate brings an ideal balance of experience and talent, making him the desired option for Real Madrid as they look to beef up their defence further next summer.
Konate’s contract expires in 2026 and it will be interesting to see whether or not Real Madrid can pull yet another heist from the Merseyside next year.