According to Marca, veteran midfielder Luka Modric can be extended by Real Madrid for 1 year. Until now, the 39-year-old star is still a tactical piece and has made important contributions to Los Blancos’ playing style under coach Carlo Ancelotti.
After the 5-0 victory over Deportiva Minera in the King’s Cup, coach Carlo Ancelotti praised veteran Luka Modric, one of the scorers for Los Blancos.
“Modric is not only an excellent player but also a special gift for football. More especially for those who have the opportunity to watch Modric play, which are fans, teammates and team members. train.
He is always very thoughtful, preparing for matches as if they were his last. Besides, Modric keeps a humble attitude, is always progressive and truly professional, his persistence and competitive spirit also impress me. That is a very important example for young players.”
Modric has had to accept a reduced role at Real Madrid following the arrival of Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni and Jude Bellingham, but is not ready to follow in the footsteps of former teammate Toni Kroos into retirement.
Currently, Modric has no intention of retiring. He still strives to pursue his passion for playing football as long as his physical strength allows. Many rumors say that after leaving Real, he may go to America to play football.
However, it is entirely possible that Real will continue to give opportunities to the Croatian veteran. According to Marca, Real is considering keeping Modric for another 12 months. If this scenario becomes reality, it will be good news for many Spanish football fans.
So far in the 2024/25 season, Modric has 1 goal and 3 assists in La Liga. Modric has been with Real Madrid for more than a decade and has become one of the most important players in the club’s history. He owns an impressive title collection with 28 championships, a rare record at the Santiago Bernabeu.
If including his playing career, Modric has 34 team titles . In addition to 28 championships at Real Madrid, the Croatian midfielder also lifted the trophy 6 times at Dinamo Zagreb. However, he did not have any titles in the Tottenham shirt.