Legend of Real Madrid, Croatian Luka Modric is certain to leave behind the scenes at the club at the end of this season. After ten seasons playing for the capital club, the midfielder sees his contract come to an end in June this year and, according to the Spanish newspaper Reliefthe merengue board is not willing to offer him a renewal.
According to the newspaper, this decision does not correspond to Modric’s wishes, who wants to remain at Real Madrid and is looking at a contract extension for another year. However, the non-renewal is practically decided and should be resolved in the coming weeks, so that the legend can say goodbye with “honors” to The whites.
Currently, Luka Modric has played 531 games for Real Madrid and this number should increase at the end of the season. During the period, the Croatian, winner of the 2018 Ballon d’Or, scored 39 goals and distributed 86 assists.
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During the celebration of the 36th title of the Spanish Championship from Real Madrid, number 10 did not want to comment on his future and said he would decide at the end of the season. “This is not the time to talk about this. I want to finish the season well, I hope to return here on June 2nd (after the final of Champions League) and in the end we’ll see what happens.”
According to the Spanish newspaper, Modric’s farewell is a decision made behind the scenes at the Madrid club. The sporting management of the Santiago BernabĂ©u team considers the Croatian’s move to be a completed stage. Now, it’s time to pave the way for young people like Turkish Arda Guler. Saying goodbye to him, according to the newspaper, will be something “very special”.
For Real Madrid, the 38-year-old athlete has won many titles. Among them, the most significant are: Champions League (5), Spanish Championship (4), Club World Cup (4), European Super Cup (4). The cup gallery could increase, as the Spanish club is in the final of this season’s Champions League and will face, at Wembley, the Borussia Dortmund.
Furthermore, the economic aspect also appears as one of the reasons for the legend’s departure. The board plans to release some income for the arrival of other players, such as Frenchman Kylian MbappĂ©. The ex-PSG it’s right with the meringues, according to the president of LaLiga.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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