Sergio Busquets: Real Madrid’s Luka Modric Pens Heartwarming Message to Barca Legend

• Sergio Busquets will leave Barcelona after 18 years at the Camp Nou
• He has spent his entire professional career with the Catalan giants, where his father also played
• His decision to exit Barca at the end of the season has sparked a wave of tributes

Luka Modric penned a touching tribute to Sergio Busquets, who confirmed he will be leaving Barcelona at the end of the season.

Since his breakthrough under Pep Guardiola in 2008, Busquets has emerged as a vital asset for the Catalan giants, amassing over 700 appearances and cementing his position as one of the finest players in his position.

On Wednesday, May 10, the 34-year-old made the announcement that he will be bidding farewell to Barcelona at the conclusion of the season, marking the end of an extraordinary 18-year journey with the club as his current contract reaches its expiration, per Sky Sports.

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Following his announcement, Luka Modric, who plays for Busquet's rival club, Real Madrid, took to social media to pay a glowing tribute to the midfielder, who called time on his international career shortly after the 2022 World Cup.

Modric wrote: "One of the best midfielders I've ever played against. It has been a pleasure."

The pair have competed against each other on countless occasions, but maintain a high level of respect between themselves.

While he made clear his intentions of not extending his nearly two-decade stay at the Camp Nou, Busquets' next destination is uncertain amid reports linking him to a move to Saudi Arabia, according to Forbes.

Regardless of what the future holds, he is bound to sign off with a La Liga crown as Xavi's charges lead the Spanish top-flight table with 82 points, 13 points clear of closest rivals Real Madrid.

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Busquets says goodbye to Barca

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Busquets will leave Barcelona in June at the end of his contract, he confirmed on Wednesday, ending a highly successful era at the club.

The midfielder has won the Champions League three times and La Liga eight times before this season, with the Catalans set to triumph for the first time in four years.

The 34-year-old has been a key player for Barca since breaking into the first team in 2008 under their former coach, Pep Guardiola, making over 700 appearances to date.