Luka Modric joins Real Madrid

The midfielder, 26, will have a medical in Madrid today before he is unveiled at the Bernabeu.Modric has been a target for Jose Mourinho’s side all summer but Tottenham were reluctant to let him leave on the cheap.But Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has finally caved in with four days of the transfer window remaining, agreeing a deal worth around £30million.And Levy said: “Luka has been a terrific player for us and, whilst we preferred not to part with him, we are pleased that it is to Real Madrid.”Spurs have also announced a ‘partnership agreement’ between the two clubs, although it is unclear what this means.Real Madrid president Florentino Perez Rodriguez said: “The strong relationship and affinity between our two clubs has resulted in the cementing of a longer-term partnership and the successful transfer of Luka Modric.“We are delighted to welcome Luka and look forward to working closely with Tottenham in the coming years.”Modric made 160 appearances for Spurs, scoring 17 goals.And a Real statement said: "Luka Modric has become Real Madrid's first signing for the 2012/13 season."The midfielder was Tottenham Hotspur's main playmaker and one of their greatest stars."Modric has great personality and creativity, which allow him to easily connect with team-mates and organise the team's game."He is also an excellent assist-man and makes sacrifices for the team."Real Madrid now have a very talented and creative organiser in midfield, an offensive player who can assist his team-mates."He can move the ball around intelligently while always working hard and making sacrifices for the good of the team."Modric's move will fund Spurs' pursuit of Brazilians Willian and Leandro Damiao.Willian was yesterday left out of Shakhtar Dontesk's squad for their league game against Karpaty.And coach Mircea Lucescu revealed he was not in the right frame of mind.Lucescu said: "Does anyone of you believe that in his current situation his head produces thoughts in the direction of right thinking?"I wouldn't like him to play and suffer an injury today, but this could happen. He will have some rest, and then we will see what to do with him."We have a week before the transfer window closes, during which, perhaps, everything will be solved."