Real Madrid to request Luka Modric to decline January departure
Real Madrid has made a decision regarding the future of their veteran star Luka Modric, as the Croatian international was persuaded to continue signing one-year contract extensions at the start of the 2023/24 season. Despite turning 38 in September, Modric has been assured of his ongoing place in Carlo Ancelotti’s plans. However, the club has already ruled out another extension beyond the current campaign, leading Modric to be targeted by Saudi Pro League clubs in January. Ancelotti will play a crucial role in convincing Modric to stay until the end of the season, using his strong relationship with the midfielder to grant the club a few extra months in 2024.
Real Madrid’s decision on Luka Modric’s future has been made. The veteran star was persuaded to sign a one-year contract extension at the start of the 2023/24 season, ensuring his ongoing place in Carlo Ancelotti’s plans despite turning 38 in September. Modric has hinted at frustration with his minor role in recent weeks, but Ancelotti has been delicately managing the situation. However, reports indicate that Real Madrid have ruled out another extension for Modric, with Saudi Pro League clubs likely to target him in January. Ancelotti will personally intervene and ask Modric to stay until the end of the current campaign as the squad fights across multiple fronts, using their strong relationship to convince him to grant the club a few extra months in 2024.
