Luka Modric claims leaving Tottenham for Real Madrid was ‘one of the best decisions of my life’
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Luka Modric claims leaving Tottenham for Real Madrid was ‘one of the best decisions of my life’ as the midfielder celebrates TEN years at the Bernabeu and insists he ‘doesn’t want to wake up’ as he continues to dazzle aged 36
- Luka Modric joined Real Madrid from Tottenham for £30million 10 years ago
- The midfielder says joining the club is one of the best decisions he has made
- Modric renewed his stay at the club in June by signing a one year extension
- He has made 439 appearances for Real, with 32 goals and 73 assists
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Luka Modric has described the decision to join Real Madrid as one of ‘the best decision of my life’ as he celebrates a decade at the club.
The Croatian joined Real from Tottenham in a £30million deal in 2012 and he has been at the heart of the LaLiga giant’ success since.
Modric took to social media to pay tribute to Real, claiming playing for them is a dream he doesn’t ‘want to wake up from’.
Luka Modric is celebrating 10 years since joining Real Madrid from Tottenham for £30million
The 36-year-old tweeted: ‘Today, 10 years ago, I signed for Real Madrid. One of the best decisions of my life.
‘Playing for the best club in the world is a dream that I still don’t want to wake up from. GO MADRID!! We continue’.
Earlier this summer, Modric penned a new one-year extension at the Santiago Bernabeu – keeping him in the Spanish capital until June 30, 2023.
Earlier this summer, Modric penned a new one-year extension at the Santiago Bernabeu
Despite his advancing years, Modric continues to play a starring role for Los Blancos – making 45 appearances in all competitions last campaign, providing 12 assists and scoring three goals.
The Croatian has continued to shine this season after grabbing a goal and an assist in Real’s 4-1 win over Celta Vigo last weekend.
Real’s No 10 has enjoyed a trophy-laden spell in the Spanish capital, having won 15 major trophies in 10 seasons at the club – including five Champions League triumphs.
He won the 2018 Ballon d’Or, the first player other than Messi or Ronaldo to claim it in more than a decade
Along with five Champions League titles, Modric has also won three LaLiga titles, one Copa del Rey, four Spanish Super Cups, four European Super Cups and four Club World Cups at Madrid.
Modric has played 439 games in all competitions for Real, scoring 32 goals and providing 73 assists. He is the 19th player with the most appearances in the club’s history, two behind Cristiano Ronaldo.
He also won the 2018 Ballon d’Or, becoming the first player other than Lionel Messi or Ronaldo to claim the award in more than a decade.
