Luka Modrić responds to Toni Kroos’ Real Madrid message | OneFootball

Departing Real Madrid star Luka Modrić has issued a response to the message sent his way by former midfield partner Toni Kroos.

Kroos, for his part, was one of the first players to touch base with Modrić on Thursday afternoon.

This came after the 39-year-old’s upcoming summer departure from Real Madrid was finally made official.

After the brass in Spain’s capital made the call not to offer Modrić an extension to his expiring terms, a statement was released across the club’s social media platforms, confirming:

‘Real Madrid C. F. and our captain Luka Modrić have agreed to bring an end to his unforgettable time as a player at our club following the Club World Cup, which the team is preparing to play starting 18 June in the United States.

‘Real Madrid wishes to express its immense gratitude and appreciation for a player who has become a true legend both of our club and world football.’

As much was followed by an outpouring of messages from across the world of football, as teammates past and present sent their best wishes Modrić’s way.

And as alluded to above, a day on, the veteran midfielder has issued a response to one such message…

After former midfield partner and close friend Toni Kroos took to Instagram to unveil a heartfelt post for Modrić, the Croatian took to the comments, to write:

‘Thank you partner! I miss you!’

Conor Laird – GSFN