Arda Güler received the legendary number 10 jersey directly from Luka Modric, a moment the young star will surely cherish forever.
The Real Madrid legend played his last game for the club in their 4-0 loss to PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup.
After 13 seasons at Santiago Bernabéu, the veteran midfielder is leaving Real Madrid.
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Following Modric's departure, the midfielder has decided to do a parting gesture to one of the youngsters in the team, as reported by Sport.
Upon the team's return from the Club World Cup, just before the players dispersed, Modric retrieved a Real Madrid jersey from his luggage and presented it to Güler. The young Turkish player responded with a heartfelt hug of gratitude.
The 20-year-old talent, increasingly deployed as a central midfielder, started for Real Madrid during their US tour.
The 39-year-old Modric is departing on a free transfer, with AC Milan rumored to be his next destination.
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