Modric remains: “See you next season!”
Luka Modric will continue to play for Real Madrid next season. All signs pointed to his continuity ahead of the Champions League final, but after winning the title things went awry. The 38-year-old Croatian, who has lost some prominence in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad this season, He remains highly regarded at the white club, and the player himself is tasked with clarifying his future. During the celebration, already at the Santiago Bernabeu in front of thousands of Real Madrid fans, he said with a microphone in his hand: “What a joy to be here again. Thank you so much for your support throughout the year. This cup is also yours. Until next season. Go ahead, Madrid!
The 2018 Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder (the one who broke the Messi-Cristiano duality) has seen his presence in Carlo Ancelotti’s starting XI dwindle, although the Italian coach has used him as a resource to take over from the bench. He took part in 32 league matches (two goals and 6 assists), and also played eleven games in the Champions League. Before the player himself confirmed his succession, President Florentino Perez at Wembley after the final also wanted to dispel doubts: “I have a feeling that Modric will continue with us.”
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