Real Madrid is already preparing for life after Luka Modric, while the 39-year-old is preparing to leave the club this summer.
The International in Croatia delivered its farewell message prior to the last league match of the LA Liga season 2024/25.
He will lead the team against Real Sociedad on 25 May in his last match in the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu after 13 with trophy -filled years in Madrid.
Modric had become the poster boy for Real Madrid's policy to get players 30 years old to sign a year of contract extensions, but that pattern has now ended.
As part of the wind of change, Real Madrid blows, Modric Carlo Ancelotti will follow from the club, while Xabi Alonso is preparing to take the lead.
Modric remains laser focused on its target F-captain Croatia on the FIFA World Cup 2026, so a 12-month deal at a new club probably looks like the Club World Cup ends.
His time in Madrid is over, but his last appearance will be determined by their progress in the extensive tournament this summer before a new club comes into view.
A switch to the Saudi Pro League has been proposed, but Modric is more for an MLS movement.
Midfield is not expected to be an important priority for Alonso in the coming months with defensive reinforcements at the top of his list.
However, according to reports from Fichajes.net, Liverpool -star Alexis Mac Allister has been drawn up as the 'ideal replacement' for Modric – despite the Reds € 90 million asking price.
Mac Allister has recognized and rejected links to Madrid this summer, but he remains a future option.
Real Madrid could lay some groundwork this summer, because his interest makes an exit for Arne Slot, with the situation influenced by the controversial relocation of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Madrid.