Luka Modric's future decided! Veteran midfielder signs new contract with Real Madrid

Posted Sunday, June 02, 2024 by Goal.com

Luka Modric will continue his remarkable run at Real Madrid, with the midfielder penning terms on a one-year extension.

WHAT HAPPENED?
The evergreen Modric will continue to grace the Bernabeu for at least one more season. The Croatian's contract was due to expire at the end of June, but a new deal has been reached that will see him remain in Spain long after turning 39.

THE BIGGER PICTURE
Modric has taken a backseat at Madrid in recent seasons, due in part to the emergence of Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni, Fede Valverde and Jude Bellingham. He started just 18 games as Real cruised to another La Liga title.

Yet Modric is clearly fine with this diminished role as Real's incredible knack for acquiring and developing central midfielders has left them in a position to continue to compete for trophies.

MODRIC'S NEW CONTRACT
Modric clearly isn't tired of winning trophies. According to Di Marzio, the 2018 Ballon d'Or winner's new contract has already been signed and will be announced next week.

WHAT NEXT FOR MODRIC?
Football's eternal wizard will lace it up for another crack at European glory with Croatia at Euro 2024. An international trophy would be the icing on the cake for Modric, although UEFA hasn't done Croatia any favours by pitting them in a group alongside Spain, Italy and Albania. Zlatko Dalic's squad is certainly strong enough to make an impact in Germany, though.