The Croatian midfielder Luka Modric granted a press conference this Tuesday while representing the selection of Croatia and was asked about his stay in the Real Madrid. The athlete has a valid contract with the Meringues until the end of June, but the Croatian is expected to renew his contract.
In addition, Modric himself has previously stated that he wants to stay in Madrid for next season. This desire to remain in the club commanded by Carlo Ancelotti is independent of any offer or amount of money offered by another club, according to the Spanish newspaper. Brand. Asked once more about the matter, the 37-year-old refused to answer again.
“My focus is the national team. As for Real Madrid, I’ve said it many times and I wouldn’t want to repeat it. My thoughts are on the game against the Netherlands. When it’s all over, you can talk about it”, he replied.
The Croatian also spoke about Real Madrid’s main loss at the end of the season: the departure of Karim Benzema, current winner of the Ballon d’Or.
“We regret the departure of a great player like Karim, but everyone has their own career and does what they think is best for it. We thank him for everything he has done for Real Madrid and we wish him the best of luck,” he said.
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The Croatia team faces Holland this Wednesday, at 3:45 pm (Brasília time), for the semifinal of the League of Nations. Modric also spoke about the pride and pleasure it is to wear the shirt of his country when he knows that the end of his international career is near.
“I always enjoy playing for the national team and every presence here fulfills me completely. The fact that my end with the national team is near is no reason for me to enjoy it more. I enjoy it every time I wear my shirt, in every training session. As long as it’s possible. so and I can help, there’s no reason for me not to be here”, he commented.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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