Ivan Rakitic has questioned Actual Madrid’s choice to permit Luka Modric to depart.
Modric bid an emotional farewell to fans at 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.
Experiences prompt the 39-year-old was keen to remain at Madrid however that concept was rejected by new boss Xabi Alonso as he desires to overtake his midfield and concentrate on youthful gamers.
Modric’s fellow Croatian Rakitic, who had a massively profitable spell at Madrid’s rivals Barcelona in addition to Sevilla, believes that might be a mistake.
Rakitic, who now performs for Hajduk Cut up, advised 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 sort of difficult.
“Madrid have had nice gamers, like Cristiano Ronaldo or Sergio Ramos, however Luka was totally 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 will even captain Croatia at subsequent summer season’s World Cup finals, assuming they qualify.
Rakitic added: “It makes me a little bit unhappy. The one factor I’ve advised him on the telephone is that I hope he continues to take pleasure in it and I hope he can take our staff to the World Cup.
“It has shocked me loads, to let you know the reality. However for me, the essential factor as a buddy is that he’s blissful.”
