What Age Did Modric Join Madrid?

By Alice Nichols

Luka Modric, the Croatian football player, is widely regarded as one of the most talented midfielders in the world. He has won numerous individual awards and has helped his teams achieve great success.

However, many fans may not know when exactly he joined Real Madrid, one of the biggest clubs in the world. In this article, we will take a closer look at when Modric joined Real Madrid.

The Early Years

Modric was born on September 9, 1985, in Zadar, Croatia. He began playing football at a young age and joined his local club Zadar when he was six years old. He quickly impressed with his skills and was soon scouted by Dinamo Zagreb, one of Croatia’s biggest clubs.

Move to Tottenham Hotspur

In 2008, Modric moved to Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League for a fee of around £16.5 million. He quickly became a fan favorite and was regarded as one of the best players in the league. During his time at Tottenham, Modric won numerous individual awards including the Tottenham Player of the Year award for three consecutive seasons.

Joining Real Madrid

In August 2012, it was announced that Real Madrid had signed Modric from Tottenham Hotspur for a fee of around £30 million. At that time, it was a record transfer fee for a Croatian player.

Modric’s first season at Real Madrid was tough as he struggled to establish himself in the team under then-coach Jose Mourinho. However, he gradually improved and became an integral part of the team under new coach Carlo Ancelotti.

Success at Real Madrid

Since joining Real Madrid, Modric has won numerous titles including four Champions League titles and two La Liga titles. He has also won several individual awards including the Ballon d’Or in 2018, becoming the first player other than Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo to win the award since 2007.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Luka Modric joined Real Madrid in August 2012 from Tottenham Hotspur for a record transfer fee for a Croatian player. Since then, he has become one of the best midfielders in the world and has helped Real Madrid achieve great success both domestically and in Europe.