Seasoned midfielder Luka Modric, aged 37, has dedicated to staying at Madrid till June 2024 for an additional season, renewing his contract set to run out quickly.
Despite engaging curiosity from Saudi Arabia, Modric has chosen to stay a pivotal determine for Madrid, solidifying his standing as a key participant within the crew.
The Croatian maestro follows within the footsteps of Toni Kroos, Dani Ceballos and Nacho Fernandez, who’ve additionally prolonged their stays in Madrid this summer season.
Real Madrid, in a press release, praised Modric’s spectacular contribution throughout his 11 seasons on the membership, highlighting his participation in 488 video games and the exceptional haul of 23 trophies.
Since becoming a member of Tottenham in 2012, Modric has been an integral a part of Madrid’s success, lifting the distinguished Champions League trophy 5 instances and securing three La Liga titles and two Copa del Rey triumphs.
However, as Modric approaches his thirty eighth birthday in September, the 2018 Ballon d’Or winner will face stiff competitors for taking part in time on the Santiago Bernabeu.
Madrid’s latest acquisition of English expertise Jude Bellingham for a staggering sum of over 100 million euros ($109 million) additional intensifies the battle for midfield spots. Alongside Bellingham, gamers like Kroos, Ceballos, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni and Fede Valverde will jostle for a spot within the beginning lineup.
During Bellingham’s introduction as a Madrid participant, he expressed his eagerness to study from the skilled duo of Modric and Kroos, recognizing their invaluable data and experience.
Outside of membership commitments, Modric not too long ago guided the Croatian nationwide crew to a second-place end within the Nations League, leaving followers speculating about his worldwide future.
The midfield maestro has but to announce whether or not he plans to retire from worldwide soccer, as rumored, or if he’ll proceed representing Croatia till the 2024 European Championship subsequent summer season.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
