Luka Modric says he wants to retire at Real Madrid.
Since joining Real Madrid in 2012, Luka Modric has played 454 games. He’s helped Real Madrid win five Champions Leagues and three La Ligas.
Modric is a Madrid mainstay, but his future is uncertain. The Whites must act soon to prevent losing the Croatian for free in June 2023.
Modri: “Tomorrow? We can discuss. I’m watching the World Cup. Naturally, I’d retire at Real Madrid. My hope.”
The 37-year-old midfielder was quizzed about his future at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. He said: “Me? We can discuss. I’m concentrating on the World Cup. Naturally, I’d retire at Real Madrid. My dream.”
Under Carlo Ancelotti, Modric has played 18 games and contributed five goals and two assists.
The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner was fantastic for Croatia in Qatar. He led Croatia to a quarterfinal victory over five-time champion Brazil (4-2 on penalties; 1-1 after extra time).
Shakhtar Donetsk coach backs Real Madrid signing Josko Gvardiol Josko Gvardiol is a 2022 World Cup star. He’s one of Qatar’s most advanced defenders and his defensive interventions are spot-on.
Igor Jovicevic, Gvardiol’s previous coach, wants him to join Los Blancos. Shakhtar Donetsk coach:
“He’d play for any elite club.” PSG, Barcelona, Real Madrid if it were up to me. I’m done listening. I’m shocked Real Madrid didn’t sign him two or three years ago, though I understand why they waited.
The 20-year-old hasn’t scored at the 2022 FIFA World Cup but has at Leipzig in 2022-23. He’s played 19 games for Bayern, scoring once.
