Now, another former Real academy star has said he needs to leave the club after missing out on the Club World Cup squad. Alvaro Rodriguez, 20, was snubbed by Alonso in favour of 18-year-old striker Gonzalo Garcia, who went on to score three goals in the competition.

This transfer also highlights a remarkable shift in Modric's career priorities. At Madrid, he had been earning close to €10 million annually, before accepting a 50% wage reduction in his final season.

A los 39 años, Luka Modric intentará ayudar a restaurar la gloria del siete veces campeón de Europa, AC Milan, después de una de las temporadas más

Real Madrid are back in Madrid after their FIFA Club World Cup elimination and players are now heading off on vacation ahead of the start of the new season.For Luka Modric, however, the recent days