Ballon d’Or Winner Expected to Leave Los Blancos at Contract End as Emerging Talents Take Center Stage
In a significant development, a recent report suggests that Croatian midfielder Luka Modric is poised to bid farewell to Real Madrid next summer when his contract concludes. The 38-year-old, who joined Los Blancos from Tottenham in 2012, has etched his name into the club’s history, overcoming early criticisms to become a La Liga legend and a Ballon d’Or winner in 2018.
Having secured five Champions League titles with Real Madrid, Modric has been a linchpin in the central midfield for over a decade. Despite signing a contract extension in June, doubts lingered over his future at the club this season. The veteran has started only six La Liga games this term but has been a more consistent presence in the Champions League lineup.
Spanish outlet Sport reports that Modric is entering ‘his last months as a Real Madrid player,’ and the club is already planning for the post-Modric era. The emergence of talents like Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga, along with the resurgence of Dani Ceballos, has seemingly diminished the midfielder’s role.
While the report suggests that Modric’s significance within the team is diminishing, manager Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly keen to retain the experienced player until the end of the season, considering his wealth of experience and the current injury challenges within the Real Madrid squad.
In a recent interview with Shooot, Modric’s agent disclosed that the Croatian midfielder had received offers from the Saudi Pro League during the summer transfer window. The agent left the door open for a potential move in the future, stating, “Modric is currently thinking about Real Madrid, but the idea of him moving to the Saudi Pro League is possible if the offer is suitable.”
Modric himself acknowledged earlier in the season that he was dissatisfied with his playing time at Real Madrid but affirmed his unwavering commitment to the team, stating, “No-one is happy when they don’t play. But well, the coach has decided for his own reasons. I won’t sink or ease off because of that. The opposite.” As the football world braces for the end of an era at Real Madrid, Modric’s legacy and potential future moves will undoubtedly be subjects of great interest and speculation.
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