Mijatovic expressed his sadness over the news, acknowledging that Modric's departure marks the end of an era. He noted that Modric was an exceptional player and will be difficult to replace. Mijatovic asked questions about who will take on Modric's role and whether anyone can fill his shoes.

Mijatovic highlighted Modric's desire to stay at Real Madrid for another year to perform well for the 2026 World Cup with Croatia. He said that Modric accepted that he might not be an automatic starter, but he still played a significant number of games each year.

Mijatovic also shared his thoughts on where Modric might go next. He believes that Modric wants to compete at a high level and perform well, and that the top five leagues in the world can offer him that opportunity. He thinks Modric will take his time to find the right fit and wants to remain competitive and important wherever he goes.