It's all over for Luka Modric at Real Madrid.After 597 appearances, 28 trophies and 13 years, the 39-year-old Croat has played his last game for Real.And, while Wednesday's thrashing by Paris St-Germain in the Club World Cup semi-final proved an unforgettable finale, Modric's career for the Spanish giants will never be forgotten.Manager Xabi Alonso, said: "A bitter end for him but he is a legend of football and will be remembered forever by Real Madrid."The 2018 Ballon d'Or winner's Real Madrid trophies include six Champions Leagues and four domestic titles, since joining Real from Spurs in 2012."The moment has arrived. The moment I never wanted to come, but that's football, and in life everything has a beginning and an end," Modric said on Instagram when his exit was announced."I arrived in 2012 with the hope of wearing the jersey of the best team in the world and the ambition to do great things, but I couldn't have imagined what came next," he said."Playing for Real Madrid changed my life as a footballer and as a person."I'm proud to have been part of one of the most successful eras of the best club in history."Modric, who will play for AC Milan next season, bagged two goals and six assists in 34 appearances in the Spanish top flight this season as Real were pipped to the title by Barcelona.He also featured in every game as Carlo Ancelotti's side reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League, where they were beaten 5-1 on aggregate by Arsenal.Modric signed a one-year contract extension last year, which expired at the end of the Club World Cup.
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