Ivan Rakitic has questioned Actual Madrid’s determination to permit Luka Modric to depart.
Modric bid an emotional farewell to followers on the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday within the win over Actual Sociedad and can formally depart the membership following this summer season’s Membership World Cup.
Stories instructed the 39-year-old was keen to remain at Madrid however that concept was rejected by new boss Xabi Alonso as he needs to overtake his midfield and concentrate on youthful gamers.
Modric’s fellow Croatian Rakitic, who had a vastly profitable spell at Madrid’s rivals Barcelona in addition to Sevilla, believes that may very well be a mistake.
Rakitic, who now performs for Hajduk Cut up, informed El Partidazo: “It made me very unhappy, as a result of all of us need to proceed having fun with Luka, however Luka in Madrid. Imagining a Madrid with out him is kind of difficult.
“Madrid have had nice gamers, like Cristiano Ronaldo or Sergio Ramos, however Luka was completely different. Everybody cherished him. Modric wants Madrid and vice versa.”
Will Modric hyperlink up with Messi?
Modric, who joined Madrid in 2012 and went on to win 4 La Liga titles and 6 Champions League crowns, seemingly has no plans to retire and has already been linked with a transfer to Inter Miami to play alongside the likes of Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.
He may also captain Croatia at subsequent summer season’s World Cup finals, assuming they qualify.
Rakitic added: “It makes me a bit unhappy. The one factor I’ve informed him on the telephone is that I hope he continues to take pleasure in it and I hope he can take our group to the World Cup.
“It has stunned me rather a lot, to inform you the reality. However for me, the necessary factor as a pal is that he’s comfortable.”