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Topics: Real Madrid, Luka Modric, Football, Fan Reactions
Marcus Chan
Topics: Real Madrid, Luka Modric, Football, Fan Reactions
Luka Modric was caught handing his final Real Madrid shirt to a teammate and fans have worked out the reason behind the gesture.
On Wednesday, Modric's trophy-laden time at Madrid came to a close after Xabi Alonso's men were dumped out of the FIFA Club World Cup.
A brace from Fabian Ruiz plus goals by Ousmane Dembele and Goncalo Ramos sealed a huge 4-0 win for Paris Saint Germain.
As a result, the Champions League winners will face Premier League side Chelsea in Sunday's final.
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Prior to the tournament, it was already confirmed that Modric would leave the club when the campaign comes to a close.
The 39-year-old veteran is expected to join Italian Serie A giants AC Milan, where he is set to sign a one-year deal.
On Thursday, a video of Modric arriving back in the Spanish capital with the rest of the squad got fans talking.
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In the video, the Croatian was seen handing a Madrid jersey to teammate Arda Guler before the pair shared a warm embrace by the team coach.
Taking to social media, fans have worked out the reason why Modric chose to give Guler his shirt.
One fan said: "It could be a clue that Arda will take the number 10."
Another tweeted: "Class until the very last moment. Beautiful. Thank you Luka, and you could not have a more honorable heir to the number 10 than Arda."
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A third fan added: "Awesome... No doubt, let the 10 be for Arda."
Someone else wrote: "Modric played his part that's up to em but Arder deserve it."
A fifth commented: "I think we all know who no 10 is now." You can watch the footage below.
Reflecting on his Madrid career, Modric said: "An unforgettable, glorious and victorious period has come to an end. What I've experienced makes me even happier. Remembering everything I've achieved here is something to be very happy about, even though it's coming to an end.
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"At Real Madrid, I have grown as a player and as a person. Real Madrid has given me everything in football and for that I will be grateful for the rest of my life. I will always be a madridista."