Real Sociedad -midfielder Luka Sucic has corrected the record on reported statements that he wanted to be the one who would replace fellow countryman and namesake Luka Modric at Real Madrid. Sucic explained that this year he is not going to go anywhere.
The Croatian International arrived for € 10 million from RB Salzburg last summer and soon became a starter in their midfield this season and took the place of Mikel Merino. However, an interview with Sportske Novoski in Croatia, as worn by MD, made ripples when he stated that it would be his dream to replace Modric. Since then, however, he has corrected the record in his future.
“The rumors about my recent statements are a lie. I spoke with the journalist. He has corrected his mistake and apologized to me. I want to stay with Real Sociedad, I have no other plans,” he noticed in his future.
That does not mean that Modric has no place in his heart for the living legend that is Modric. He spoke about the exit of Modric, whom he was present for participating in the game.
“It was a very difficult moment. For him, but also for me. Luka was always my role model as a player and is now my captain of the Croatian national team. At the same time I feel happy and proud that I was able to see that moment in the first hand. I am sad to see him going in the stadiums of Spain.
It was a disappointing campaign for La Real this year, because the 7.5-year-old Run of Imanol Alguacil finished as manager, just like his six season to qualify them for Europe. Changes are on the horizon, where Sergio Francisco replaces Alguacil, and Martin Zubimendi to continue.
“This season we clearly failed. Finishing in 11th place does not give you access to European competitions, and that was our goal. We dropped many points where we should not have. Let that serve as a lesson for next season.”
Nevertheless, the 22-year-old himself had a positive season in the Reale Arena. He was selected as their player of the year, something that surprised him.
“To be honest, I did not know that they spent that kind of prize. I think it is because I am mentioned three or four times player of the month, and that made a difference for my teammates. I was surprised when they told me, but in the end it means a lot to me, because it is my first season at Real Sociedad.”
Sucic made 40 performances for La Real all season, gave two assists and scored three times, including a brilliant equalizer against Atletico Madrid in Donostia-San Sebastian.