Real Madrid legend bids goodbye to Busquets: “One of the best”

Barcelona have recently confirmed Sergio Busquets’ desire to leave the club at the end of the season. The club were keen on keeping hold of the player, but he has opted not to renew his contract at Camp Nou and is likely to embark on a new adventure elsewhere.

Having made over 700 competitive appearances for Barça, Busquets has received tremendous praise and adulation from his current and former teammates, with Jordi Alba among the ones writing a heartfelt message to the midfielder.

The likes of Lionel Messi and ter Stegen have also praised the veteran, thanking him for his contributions at Camp Nou over the years.

But it is not only the Barcelona players that have lauded Busquets. Reacting on Twitter, Real Madrid legend Luka Modric has hailed the Barcelona midfielder following the news of his exit from Camp Nou.

“One of the best midfielders I’ve ever played against. It has been a pleasure,” Modric posted on Twitter.

Both Modric and Busquets are legends in their own rights at their respective clubs. While the Croatian international may not have made as many appearances in Spanish football, he has established himself as one of the best midfielders to ever play for Real Madrid, notably winning the Ballon d’Or in 2018.

Aside from his skill, technique and commitment, Modric is also known for his humility, which was evident in his tweet to Busquets.

However, even though the two veteran midfielders are parting ways, as far as their participation in La Liga is concerned, they could unite or become opponents in Saudi Arabia within the next few years.

Although Busquets is favouring a move to the United States, the midfielder has been courted by various Saudi Arabian clubs. The same can be said for Modric, who could end up moving to the Middle East after 2024.