Real Madrid and Croatia star midfielder Luka Modric has said there will never be another Toni Kroos.

On Tuesday, Kroos announced that he would retire from professional football after the European Championship in his homeland.

Both Modric and Kroos have been a main stay in the Madrid midfield for years, winning major titles in the process.

Reacting to Kroos’s announcement Modric in a statement posted on transfer expert Fabrizio Romano’s X handle:“Having a hard time writing these words. The football world is sad because a historic footballer is leaving, and I admit you, I am also very sad. Man you are a legend of this sport and a legend of Real Madrid.

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“I really enjoyed playing by your side. It’s truly been an honour to share Real Madrid’s centre-field with you.”

Modric added:”You have qualities that make you a unique and special

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