Real Madrid got a strong memory of how good Luka Modric is still last weekend, because he shot into a brilliant goal of reach on the bouncing in the upper corner. The 39-year-old is the oldest player of Real Madrid in their history and their oldest goal scorer.
The Croatian legend probably seemed to leave the club last summer for many months of the season after he finally gave up his starting role, but in the end he decided to accept a more secondary part in their success. At the end of the season it was Toni Kroos and not Modric who would say goodbye.
Modric wants to continue with Real Madrid Report both Marca and Relecy next season. He believes that he still has the legs and quality to continue in the Santiago Bernabeu through his 40th birthday. Modric also set his sights on the 2026 World Cup with Croatia, and he wants to get there like a Real Madrid player.
The last of the two points of sale reveal that there is less certainty from the perspective of the club in the best way of acting. Real Madrid will not open conversations with Modric until the season approaches its conclusion, as is usually the case, and will only discuss an extension of a year. Modric, for his part, ultimately offered to reduce his salary last year to keep playing in the Spanish capital, a gesture that was the key to his continuity. The hierarchy at Real Madrid still wonders if they would not better hand over his chances to a younger option.
Modric teammates remain in love with both his quality and contribution. This season he played for 1,789 minutes in 39 games, he scored four goals and giving six assists. Certainly, his goal against Valencia was crucial for Los Blancos in January, and while the baton is passed on to the younger leaders in the dressing room of Real Madrid, his voice of reason would probably be missed by Carlo Ancelotti.
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