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 go away the membership following this summer time’s Membership World Cup.
Stories steered 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 give attention to youthful gamers.
Modric’s fellow Croatian Rakitic, who had a vastly profitable spell at Madrid’s rivals Barcelona in addition to Sevilla, believes that could possibly be a mistake.
Rakitic, who now performs for Hajduk Cut up, instructed El Partidazo: “It made me very unhappy, as a result of all of us wish 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 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 time’s World Cup finals, assuming they qualify.
Rakitic added: “It makes me a bit unhappy. The one factor I’ve instructed him on the cellphone 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 loads, to let you know the reality. However for me, the essential factor as a good friend is that he’s joyful.”
