“It was hard for me to accept, but I think I was an example” | Relief

First sentence Luka Modric It was an alarm: “I don’t really want to talk,” but then he spoke. On his role as a substitute at Real Madridabout his strength to remain in the elite, about the date of his retirement, about his negotiations with Florentino Perez and about the candidates for the Ballon d’Or.

First of all: will he stay or go? “At my age, I have to look at how I feel day by day and see how I can contribute. And then make a decision. Yes, I made a decision, but I can’t tell you.. Everything will be known when the Champions League final takes place. “I would like to finish my career at Real Madrid,” he explained.

In addition, Modric spoke in detail about this season, in which he has had fewer starts than usual: “If I don’t play from the beginning, then later. I found it difficult to understand and accept this new role.…although you never fully assume it. But I think that I handled it very well, I made a great contribution and I did well when I had to play,” the Croatian explained about his new life as a substitute. He did this at El Partidazo de COPE, taking advantage of the Media Day that Real Madrid organized before the Champions League final. “I wasn’t angry. My behavior, my training, my level of play… I was not a problem for anyone. Obviously you always want to play, but that wasn’t a problem. Against: I think I have been an example in attitude and teaching.“, said.

At 38, the Croatian midfielder has had some standout moments despite coming off the bench many times. “I’ve been a starter my whole career and I’ve been important. “Sometimes you have to face different situations and fight even harder because I’m never going to give up,” he later asserted.

WITH Ancelotti spoke about the situation: “With all due respect, little has changed. I was unhappy that I didn’t play, that’s normal. He told me that I would continue to play an important role and I took part in many games this season., both playing from the very beginning and coming off the bench. I never gave up. I’m in the best club in the world, I’ve been there for 12 years and I have to give my best every time. I still have the strength and physique to continue competing in the elite, I have no doubt about it.. If something changes, I will be the first to say it,” Modric explained. “There has been a lot of talk about age, and that worries me. “Real Madrid have the best game, no one plays according to instructions,” he added.

Moreover, he revealed what he says Florentino Perez when they pass each other in the corridors: “You are very good“, he says. “He is always affectionate with me, we have a very good relationship.” And he explains what his daily routine is before the Champions League final, another sixth with Real Madrid: “Pasta and chicken, then I turn on a series or a movie and it helps me get some sleep“.

Finally, his friend Kroos. What was his farewell? On what this means for his career: “He’s one of the players I’ve liked the most in my entire career. It’s sad, but it’s his decision. He is very calm,” says Modric, who also dares to include him in the list. on the list of potential winners of the next Ballon d’Or among Real Madrid fans:”If we win the Champions League, my favorites will be these three players: Vinicius, Bellingham and Kroos, not necessarily in that order. For friendship I would like Kroos“, said the Croatian.