The future of Luka Modric continues to generate great interest for both the fans and the club’s management. Although the Croatian midfielder’s contract expires at the end of the current season, the Croatian midfielder is showing that, at 39 years old, he still has much to contribute. Modric, who has been key in the team’s recent history, has agreed to continue as a member of the squad for another year and could have the opportunity to sit down with Florentino Pérez in the coming weeks to discuss his future.
Modric, closer to renewing with Real Madrid
The Croatian international continues to show the quality and commitment on the pitch that make his extension with Real Madrid seem increasingly logical. His last match, in the 2-0 win against Girona, where he scored a fantastic goal, proves it.
Modric is not only important on the football pitch, but also has his importance in the dressing room: his experience and dedication have made him a role model for younger players, and his continuity at the club would be a key piece in continuing to sustain a competitive structure. The Croatian would even be willing to accept a pay cut, as he has done on several previous occasions, in order to continue defending the white shirt.
As if that were not enough, his personal motivation is another factor driving his desire to stay. Modric has in mind to play in the World Cup in 2026 with the Croatian national team, and for that he is clear that staying at a club with the demands of Real Madrid will allow him to be at the highest competitive level.
Ancelotti backs Modric’s renewal
Carlo Ancelotti has expressed his desire for Modric to remain at the club and has compared him to another sporting legend, Paolo Maldini. “Modric is a gift to football. He has to continue until he wants to. What he does, he does exceptionally well. We were lucky to have a legend like him in our ranks. He has been a benchmark for professionalism and quality,” Ancelotti defended.
The comparison with Maldini is no coincidence. Both players have demonstrated their commitment, discipline and footballing quality as veterans. The Italian coach believes that Modric has the right to choose the course of his career and that, if he wants to continue playing, the club must do everything possible to keep him in the team.
Modric, a role model on and off the field
Regardless of his performance on the field, Modric has established himself as another example in the dressing room of the Real Madrid club. His professionalism and commitment throughout each training session has made him a role model for the younger players, who see him as the equivalent of a role model.
The Croatian midfielder knows that his position has changed in recent months, but he continues to show that he can help, both on and off the field. The coaching staff believes that his experience and leadership skills could tip the scales in his favor in this renewal.
In the coming months, it is very likely that Modric and the Real Madrid board will sit down to discuss their future. Everything suggests that both parties are willing to reach an agreement, given that the player and the club are both well and truly in this for the long haul: Real Madrid still has one of its living legends in Modric and the history between the club and the could extend it for another campaign.