Scotland star Caroline Weir confirms Real Madrid exit after four years
Scotland midfielder Caroline Weir has confirmed her departure from Real Madrid following a four-season spell, expressing regret at failing to secure a major trophy during her time in Spain.
The 30-year-old leaves the Spanish giants as their all-time leading goalscorer and assist provider.
She scored 63 times across 125 appearances for the Liga F runners-up.
“The time has come for me to leave this special club,” Weir said.
Overcoming injury and record-breaking impact
The former Manchester City playmaker joined Los Blancos in 2022 and quickly established herself as a vital component of their squad.
Despite her individual brilliance, team silverware consistently eluded her side amid Barcelona’s ongoing domestic dominance.
The Scottish international was sidelined for an entire year after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament tear against Belgium in September 2023.
“With your support and that of my team-mates, managers, staff, friends and family, I overcame my knee injury, the biggest setback in my career,” she posted on Instagram.
International success and future uncertainty
The creative midfielder has kept her next destination a closely guarded secret.
Her domestic exit arrives just days after she captained her national team to the top of their World Cup qualifying group.
The 121-cap veteran was in scintillating form during the international break, netting seven goals across two commanding victories over Israel.
Real Madrid released a statement confirming the departure was driven by the player’s own decision.
The club expressed deep gratitude for the professionalism and commitment shown by the two-time player of the season.
“My only regret is that I could not give you a first title,” she added.
“I therefore say goodbye with sadness but also excitement to watch from afar and see this club continue to grow.”
