Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Luka Modric is leaving at the end of the season.
Modric will not be offered a contract renewal by Real with his deal now running down.
Ancelotti said: "It's very difficult to leave professionals on the bench who train well and work well, and more so players who have and are marking an era.
"We have to thank him for everything he has done here. On a professional level, I take the decision and that's it.
"On a personal level, it's the most difficult thing and it affects you a lot."
