Luka Modrić, one of the key players of Real Madrid and a football legend, is set to leave the club this summer as Real Madrid has decided not to offer a contract renewal to the 40-year-old Croatian star.
The club has confirmed that it will give the new generation of midfielders a chance and mostly rely on them, such as Eduardo Camavinga, Federico Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Jude Bellingham, and Arda Guler.
The decision not to offer Luka Modrić a contract renewal has been taken by the club’s higher authorities, and Xabi Alon, so the new manager of Real Madrid does not influence this decision. (confirmed by the sources)
Luka Modrić will play his final game this Saturday at Santiago Bernabeu as a Real Madrid player. Fans and teammates will be bidding a final farewell to the Croatian player after the match.
Luka Modrić has provided his services to Real Madrid for more than a decade. Signed from Tottenham Hotspur in 2012, Modric completely broke all the skepticism regarding his transfer to the Whites and proved to be one of the best midfielders in Real Madrid’s entire history.
The 40-year-old, during his glorious career at Real Madrid, has won:
6 UEFA Champions League Titles, 4 Spanish Champions, 5 UEFA Supercups, 2 Spanish Cups, 5 Spanish Supercups, 5 FIFA Club World Cups (Intercontinental Cups)
Besides these trophies, Modric has also won individual trophies:
1 The Best FIFA Men’s Player, 1 Ballon d’Or Winner, 1 UEFA Best Player in Europe
Modric’s influence in Real Madrid just goes beyond words. Widely acknowledged as the best midfielder in the world, he is known for his vision, composure, passing accuracy, and creativity.
With his ball, ties the Croati become becomes the heartbeat of Real Madrid’s midfield for more than a decade.
He also broke the football duopoly of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in 2018 by winning the FIFA Ballon d’Or. And also helped Croatia to play in the finals of the FIFA World Cup 2018.
At 39, Luka Modrić has maintained his elite standards, often delivering crucial performances in high-stakes matches. His leadership, humility, and professionalism have made him a role model within the locker room and among fans worldwide.
Future of Luka Modrić
Luka Modric’s future is uncertain, as there is no official statement made by the player regarding this. However, rumors are turning into speculations that he might receive an offer from MLS or Saudi Arabia shortly.
The 40-year-old midfielder still aspires to play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for one last time, and because of that, as per a few reports, he was ready to take a pay cut in his salary, but ultimately, Real Madrid’s decision to go with the new generation was firm.
If Modric wants to play in the upcoming World Cup, then assumptions about him retiring from the sport would be wrong. Fans might see a drastic future for Luka Modric’s unseen footballing chapter.
