Modric has signed a five-year contract and joins Real Madrid for a fee reported to be around £33.2million.
“I’m very happy,” he said. “It’s an honour to be at the biggest club in the world. I want to start training and playing for Real Madrid.
“I look forward to playing with the team. This is my biggest challenge as a footballer and I am sure that I will accomplish my objectives.
“My challenge is to earn a place in the team, and for that you must work hard. It’s going to be difficult, but I’m ready. My challenge is to win titles and trophies with Real Madrid.
“I have trained, I have worked hard and I have played 25 minutes with Croatia. I hope that I only need a couple of games to be fit and to reach the highest level.
“I have everything that I want. Now i just want to enjoy my football, improve my qualities and help the team win everything.
“I’m grateful to Tottenham. I spent four fantastic years there. There is no bitterness, just gratitude.”
