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Image: Real Madrid pay tribute to club legend with limited edition shirt
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
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.
In what will come as a pleasing development for fans, Fabrizio Romano reports that Real Madrid forward Rodrygo could make a comeback from his injury earlier than expected.
The 25-year-old Brazilian international has been out of action since March after suffering an ACL injury during a La Liga game against Getafe.
Due to the complete rupture of the ACL, coupled with associated meniscus damage, it was suggested that the attacker was staring at a lengthy time out on the sidelines and might not return until 2027.
In fact, the forward’s father, Eric Goes, recently stated in an interview that the Real Madrid ace could be back in February next year, just before the business end of the campaign.
Rodrygo could be back in December
However, as per the update from Romano, Rodrygo’s comeback could happen well before that expected date.
Indeed, if things continue to progress at the current rate, the 25-year-old attacker might return to action in December or by January 2027 at the latest.
This will come as a welcome boost for Jose Mourinho & co., considering that Rodrygo is a valuable player for the team.
Even though he had endured a tough spell prior to his form, the Brazilian’s versatility, work rate off the ball, and eye for a goal make him an asset.
Rodrygo eager to be back at his best
The update from Romano further states that Rodrygo feels very grateful to Real Madrid for all the help and support they have given him during this difficult phase of his career.
As such, the Brazilian international has made it a mission to return to action in the best shape possible and make an impact from the get-go.
The attacker has only recently begun working on the pitch with the ball indicating the significant progress he has made on the road to recovery.
And, if there are no setbacks, Real Madrid could recover one of their ace attackers before the end of the current year.
So far in his career, Rodrygo has made 297 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 71 goals. He has a contract with the club until 2028.
