Real Madrid captain Luka Modric has announced that he will go his separate ways with the Catalan giants after the Club World Cup, which runs from June 18 to July 13.

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Modric will play his final match at Real’s Bernabeu home when they welcome Real Sociedad on Saturday in their final La Liga game of the season.

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Taking to his Instagram page, the 2018 Ballon d’Or winner shared a warm message recounting the 'impossible moments' turned possible with the help of every teammate, fan, and club management.

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"The time has come. The moment I never wanted to come, but that's football, and in life everything has a beginning and an end… On Saturday I will play my last match at the Santiago Bernabéu.

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Leaving with a full heart. Filled with pride, gratitude, and unforgettable memories. And even though, after the Club World Cup, I'm no longer going to wear this shirt on the field, I'll always be a Madrid fan.

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Throughout these years I've experienced incredible moments, comebacks that seemed impossible, finals, celebrations and magical nights at the Bernabéu… We won it all, and I was very happy. Very, very happy.

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We'll see each other again. Real Madrid will always be my home for a lifetime," he posted.

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Real Madrid, he said, has impacted his life as a football player and as a person.

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He continued by extending his gratitude to the club president, Florentino Pérez, and all the coaches, staff, and fans as well for their support during his 12-year stint at Santiago Bernabéu.

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"I am proud to have been part of one of the most successful eras of the best club in history."

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I want to thank the club from the bottom of my heart, especially the president, Florentino Perez, my teammates, coaches, and all the people who have helped me during all this time.

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The Croat has won 28 trophies, including six Champions Leagues and four domestic titles, since joining Real from Spurs in 2012.

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“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.

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“Playing for Real Madrid changed my life as a footballer and as a person.

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“I’m proud to have been part of one of the most successful eras of the best club in history.”

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Luka's contract would have expired last year; however, he signed for an extension that expires at the end of the season this year.

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Luka Modrić joined Real Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur in 2012. Since his joining Real Madrid, he has made 590 appearances for the club and scored 43 goals.

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Hailed as one of the most decorated players in the club's history, Modrić has won 28 major titles with Real Madrid. He has won 6 UEFA Champions League titles, 6 FIFA Club World Cups, 5 UEFA Super Cups, 5 Spanish Super Cups, 4 La Liga titles, and 2 Copa del Rey titles.

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His outstanding performance earned him the 2018 Ballon d'Or.

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Meanwhile, Real Madrid has reacted to Modric's Instagram post."🤍 THANK YOU. | GRACIAS 🤍," the post read.

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His former teammate and Al-Nassr star, Cristiano Ronaldo, also reacted, saying, "Thank you for everything, Luka! ❤️It's been an honor to share so many moments with you at the club. Much success in what's to come!

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In the same development, Real Madrid's current coach, Ancelotti, is also set to depart after the season ends.

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He is set to take over as Brazil's head coach .

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