Luka Modric says he HAS decided on his Real Madrid future, but he says he ‘Can’t tell’ the supporters just yet. He also makes a suggestion that he wants to say goodbye like Toni Kroos
Kroos was given a hugely emotional farewell by Madrid players and club supporters in his final game at the Santiago Bernabeu at the weekend and Modric has explained he wants to be given a similar farewell
After declaring that he has made a “decision” regarding his future with Real Madrid, Luka Modric has sparked fresh rumors that he may be planning to retire at the end of the current campaign.
At the end of the current season, the 38-year-old’s contract ends, and negotiations have already begun to determine whether he would stay longer.
Despite seeing less playing time this season as a result of Jude Bellingham’s rise to prominence and his advanced age, Modric will undoubtedly be a key player in Saturday’s Champions League final.
If Modric decides to hang up his boots after Borussia Dortmund’s match at Wembley, he will be joining teammate Toni Kroos, who declared he would be retiring after the forthcoming European Championship.
Modric has stated he hopes to receive a similar send-off to the Madrid players and club supporters who gave Kroos an incredibly moving send-off during his final game at the Santiago Bernabeu this past weekend.
Luka Modric has prompted speculation that he could be set to retire at the end of the season
The seasoned Real Madrid player said that he had “decided” on his future with the team.
Modric said he has made a decision regarding his career but isn’t yet disclosing it to the public, which fueled rumors that he might retire at the end of the season.
In an interview with Partidaz de Cope, Modric stated, “I can’t tell you yet, but the decision on my future is made.”
“I’ve always stated that my true desire is to retire at Real Madrid.”
“This is my home and the club of my life; otherwise, it would be a dream.” He continued, “I want to say goodbye like Toni Kroos.”
In a separate interview, Modric reiterated the significance of being a consistent starter for the team, saying: “You have been playing as a starter and as a very important player all your life, but you have to face other situations and figš„t, because I am never going to give up.”
“I believe I performed fairly well, even though I had to figš„t even harder when they needed me.”
Whether he decides to terminate his career at the conclusion of this season or the next, the seasoned midfielder will go down as a Madrid icon.
Modric also commented on the importance of being a regular starter at Real Madrid
Modric said that he would like a send-off akin to the one his teammate Toni Kroos (middle left) got over the weekend.
At the beginning of April, Modric broke a 59-year record by becoming the oldest player to play for Madrid in the European Cup, at the age of 38 years and 234 days.
In the event that the Spanish team defeats Dortmund and wins its 15th Champions League trophy this weekend, he will tie AC Milan great Paolo Maldini for the second-oldest champion of the competition.
Modric has won five Champions League titles, four La Liga crowns, two Spanish cups, and numerous other significant honors throughout his tenure at the Spanish powerhouses.
In 2018, he also became the first player to win the Ballon d’Or individually, brŅ½aking the hold that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo had on the trophy.