GOAL can confirm that Luka Modric is uncomfortable with his contract situation at Real Madrid, after waiting months for a renewal update.
- Modric out of contract in summer
- Yet to hear from Madrid about renewal
- Wants to continue at Santiago Bernabeu
WHAT HAPPENED? The Croatian midfielder is out of contract at Real Madrid at the end of the season. Modric has made it clear that he wants to continue with Los Blancos for another year, and has been performing at the highest levels to earn a new deal. However, GOAL understands that Real officials have yet to contact the 37-year-old or his representatives to kickstart extension talks. Modric has been waiting for months for some news from the club, and is growing more and more uncomfortable with the situation as the 2022-23 season continues to run down.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Croatian international Modric is worried since renewal negotiations have never been handled in this manner before, and it is now probable that he will join the free agency market this summer. Real considers the situation to be on pause as they continue to research any new offers for Modric while taking into account his age and position at the club.
AND WHAT’S MORE: It has been reported that Real were not happy with Modric’s decision to continue to play for Croatia following the conclusion of the 2022 World Cup. The 37-year-old has no definite plans to retire from international football anytime soon and hopes to feature at Euro 2024 in Germany.
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WHAT NEXT? Although Modric’s renewal with Madrid is still up in the air, he has reportedly been approached by clubs in Saudi Arabia. The midfielder might have to make a decision in the summer, but in the short-term, he has his focus locked on a crucial second-leg Copa del Rey clash against Barcelona on Wednesday.
