La Liga giants Real Madrid have this week tied up a deal for the next high-profile addition to the club’s first-team ranks.The player primed to link up with Xabi Alonso’s squad for next season?

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez was also present at the match and paid Modric a heartwarming tribute with tears in his eyes. Speaking after the match, Modric revealed that the club president has always shown him 'special affection' while mentioning that the 39-year-old has never seen Perez cry before.