• Luka Modric will leave Real Madrid after the upcoming Club World Cup.
• He will play his final match against Real Sociedad at the Bernabeu.
• Modric joined Real in 2012 and has since won 28 trophies, including six Champions League titles.
• The Croatian captain calls his time at Real a life-changing experience.
• Future plans remain uncertain as he approaches his 40th birthday in September.

Luka Modric has announced he will depart Real Madrid after their Club World Cup campaign, having spent over a decade at the club. The 39-year-old midfielder stated, "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," marking his last match at the Santiago Bernabeu against Real Sociedad this Saturday, according to channelnewsasia and Reuters.

Since signing in 2012, Modric has significantly contributed to Real Madrid's success, securing nearly 30 trophies, including a record six Champions League titles. His impactful presence is noted not just in games played, nearly 600, but also in his personal sentiments where he expressed pride in being part of "one of the most successful eras of the best club in history," according to BBC and Africanews.

The Club World Cup will take place in June, marking the end of Modric's tenure with the team. Real Madrid conveyed immense gratitude for his impact, calling him a "true legend," while Modric noted that "Playing for Real Madrid changed my life as a football player and as a person," highlighting the deep bond he has formed with the club throughout his career, as reported by channelnewsasia, Reuters, and BBC.

As he prepares to leave, specifics regarding his future remain unclear, especially as he approaches his 40th birthday in September. Many wonder what the next chapter holds for the Croatian, who has achieved remarkable individual success, including winning the Ballon d'Or in 2018, and has firmly established his place in football history, according to Africanews.