Real Madrid captain Luka Modric has inked a brand new one-year deal, securing his keep on the Santiago Bernabeu for the upcoming season, the European champions introduced on Wednesday.
The 38-year-old midfielder’s contract now extends till June 30, 2025.
Modric has gained six Champions League titles, 4 La Liga titles and lifted the Copa del Rey twice with Real Madrid.
He has solely began 37 occasions throughout the final two league seasons however stays a key participant for coach Carlo Ancelotti, having helped Los Blancos to a Champions League-La Liga double final time period.
Modric grew to become the oldest objective scorer in European Championship historical past final month when he netted for Croatia in opposition to Italy at Euro 2024, though he couldn’t forestall the 2018 World Cup runners-up from struggling a group-stage exit.
“I’d like to keep playing forever, but there will probably be a time I’ll have to hang up my boots,” Modric mentioned after the agonizing 1-1 draw with Italy, which put Croatia out.
“I’ll keep playing on; I don’t know for how much longer.”
The news of Modric’s extension comes the day after new star signing Kylian Mbappe was offered to Madrid followers following his transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.
Madrid will kick off their league title protection at Real Mallorca on Sunday, Aug. 18.
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