Soon after the news of Luka Modrić leaving the club this summer, every football fan, ex and current teammates, are paying him tribute on every social media platform.
However, one such heartwarming message by Kylian Mbappé has gone viral on the internet recently. The French icon has expressed his respect and admiration for Luka Modrić’s immense, glorious career.
Mbappe started his post with the word “Brate,” which means “Brother,” expressing his bond with Luka Modrić throughout the season. “I was lucky enough to be able to play and share the locker room with you this season. I saw closer what GREATNESS really means…”
The French player further praised Luka Modrić not just for his on-pitch performances but also for his character on the pitch: “Before being one of the best players of all time, you are a wonderful person.”
Luka Modric: A Career Defined by Success and Humility
Kylian Mbappé highlighted Modrić’s incredible legacy at Real Madrid: “You wrote the history of the best club in the world for more than a decade and won everything.”
Indeed, Luka Modrić has amassed a staggering list of accolades over his 12-year stint at Real Madrid, including five UEFA Champions League titles, numerous La Liga triumphs, and a Ballon d’Or in 2018.
But for Mbappé, the Croatian midfielder’s most valuable achievement was something intangible: “But you won something that has no price: the respect and the admiration of the world.”
Mbappé concluded his tribute with a poignant sign-off: “Thank you for everything LEGEND.” The use of “LEGEND” in all caps echoes the sentiment shared by millions of football fans around the globe who have watched Luka Modrić turn football into art for over a decade.
Social media has been flooded with emotional responses to the footballer’s post. Fans from across the world—Madridistas, Croatians, and neutrals alike—are united in their admiration for Modrić’s unparalleled contributions to the sport.
Speculation is mounting about where Modrić might go next. While retirement is a possibility, there have been whispers of a final playing chapter in the Middle East or Major League Soccer.
Regardless of the decision, his status as one of football’s greatest midfielders is beyond question.