Cristiano Ronaldo’s motivation and drive inspired the other Real Madrid players and the club does miss him says Luka Modric.
Real Madrid splashed upwards of €90 million to secure the services of Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United back in 2009, making him the costliest player in the world.
Ronaldo did not disappoint. An astonishing tally of 450 goals from 438 matches saw him become the club’s all-time leading goalscorer during nine trophy-laden seasons at the club.
When all had been conquered and his name etched in the history books at the Santiago Bernabeu, he left for Juventus, in his very own words, in search of fresh challenges.
Los Blancos, who were on an incredible streak of three consecutive Champions League victories, crashed out of the competition the very next season following his departure.
Luka Modric, another player who has been key in their recent successes, concedes the Portuguese ace’s attacking threat, aura, and personality have all been missed at the Spanish capital.
“Talking about the player seems trivial to me. He is among the best ever,” Modric told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“We missed his goals and character at Real. Cristiano always wants to win, he motivated us and made us react.
“As a person then he is 10. He has a big heart and is always ready to help those in need.”
Cr7 was my idol,the love of football was cr7 who make me loved football ever,we miss him at real madrid.he is the best ever and he is the key when things get difficult,UCL boss I love him so much