Luka Modric, one of the greatest legends in Real Madrid's history, acknowledged in an exclusive interview that his dream was always to retire wearing white.

The Croatian, now an AC Milan player, confessed that leaving the Santiago Bernabeu wasn't in his initial plans, although he considers his new chapter in Italy to be "the most ideal situation that could happen."

"My most sincere wish was to retire in Madrid"

Modric, who played 13 seasons with Real Madrid and won 28 titles, making him the most decorated player in the club's history, spoke from the heart on the program "The (Dis)Success of Champions," hosted by his former coach Slaven Bilic.

"I've always said it... My most sincere wish was to retire in Madrid. But everything has a beginning and an end. Sometimes things don't go as planned."

"Even though this wish of mine wasn't fulfilled, I achieved what I never thought I would."

Modric also became deeply emotional when speaking about his Goodbye to the Santiago Bernabeu:

“When I see the farewell I had, I didn't expect it even in my wildest dreams. Everything was perfect, very emotional… This love from the fans and the club is something that will stay with me forever.”

The midfielder assured that he has always been an emotional person, although he doesn't show it easily, but his last days in Madrid were full of emotion:

“These last few days were very emotional for me. I have no words to thank the fans and everyone at the club.”

Modric doesn't regret joining Milan

At 40 years old, Modric affirms that he has no regrets about leaving and is happy with his arrival at AC Milan.

“After Real Madrid, wherever you go, it's a step down. That's undeniable. But I've come to a club whose history is very close to Real Madrid's. For me, it's the most ideal situation that could occur.”

The Croatian also recalled his admiration for Italian football since childhood and confessed that Milan was his favorite team in Serie A.