Exactly one year ago the decisive meeting between Luka Modric and Florentino Pérez took place – given or take a day – around May 15. The biggest difference is that last season there had been previous conversations that describe the possible extension of the Croat. This time it has been No conversationNo word exchange, nothing.
That is typical of Real Madrid To let these situations play until the last minute. Nacho Was renewed after the last match of the season 22-23 against Athletic, from almost leaving to sign another year after a hall conversation with the president. While the players’ contracts include a clause with a date from which the agreement is considered to expire, in fact, everything is usually decided by a personal discussion. That was what happened a year ago with Lucas Vázquez.
Luka Modric has No doubt—He wants to continue. One more season, then 2026 World Cup in the United StatesAnd finally a farewell to elite football. He is willing to accept new contract termsBut he is still waiting to hear from the club, which is starting to get him to question things. In the coming days – or even hours – he is expected to meet Florentino Pérezand everything will be resolved, for better or worse.
Ancelotti about Modric’s future
Carlo Ancelotti Spoke with the press after Real Madrid’s victory over Seville at Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. Already from the title race, Madrid got a routine victory against a page that ended with nine men. Mbappé and Bellingham scored the goals.
“It was a tough match to handle because of the atmosphere. We had the advantage of the two red cards. We wanted the three points. It required a great effort,” said Ancelotti. In Modrić’s future, he added: “Everyone knows how much Madridistas loves Luka. They will have the time they need to make the right decision – for the club and for him. “
On the question of the youth players – eight debuted this season – he said: “They must follow the example of Carvajal, lucas or nacho. Fight hard and dream of doing it on Real Madrid. AsencioThe Gonzaloand Winner did well. Raúl Have done a fantastic job, handled many injuries but still got the best of the team. “
Closing in at 70 games this season
Thanks to his physical elite –No injuries all season—Modrić has played 54 games with Real Madrid And another Eight with Croatia. He could surpass 70 official performances During the season 24-25 The highest sum of his career-on 39 yearsWho speaks volumes about his fitness. He plays fewer minutes, yes, but still makes a big impact.
All Modrić thinking about is keeps his career running. He wants to reach the World Cup, and he wants to do it carries the white sweaterEven if it means to sacrifice. He is doing well with that. Moly ago, the club’s leadership thought it was time to share roads, but they have other thoughts. They know How much Modrić means– Both as players and a symbol.
Before the match against MajorcaSome teammates and club members encouraged him to call Xabi AlonsoHope that a direct conversation can provide clarity. While it plays out, Modrić delivered Yet another prominent performanceAssuming that the clarity and rhythm team have been missing during many matches this season.
