Highlights:
- The Real Madrid team renewed Luka Modric’s contract till 2024.
- Real Madrid has had Modric as a member since 2012.
- The Croatian footballer won the prestigious honor of winning the Ballon d’Or during his time at Real Madrid.
On Monday, June 26, LaLiga club Real Madrid confirmed that midfielder Luka Modric’s contract has been extended. One of the best midfielders of the current generation, Modric, announced the move on Twitter and declared Madrid to be his home.
Home Sweet Home. #Modric2024
— Luka Modrić (@lukamodric10) June 26, 2023
After Cristiano Ronaldo, the Croatian footballer who won the Ballon d’Or while playing for Real Madrid is among their most accomplished players. In a statement, the Spanish team praised Modric and revealed that he has consented to a one-year contract extension. After completing his final season playing for Madrid, the football player, who is currently 37, is anticipated to hang up his boots.
In 2012, Luka Modric joined Real Madrid. The player has played 488 games and won 23 titles, including 5 Champions Leagues, in his eleven seasons at Madrid.
? @lukamodric10 ?#Modrić2024 pic.twitter.com/OkJ7Ninz2y
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) June 26, 2023
Madrid has also won 5 Club World Cups, 4 European Super Cups, 3 Leagues, 2 Copas del Rey, and 4 Spanish Super Cups in addition to the European championship.
In his best season with Madrid, 2017–18, Modric won multiple awards, including the Ballon d’Or, the Best FIFA Player Award, and the UEFA Player of the Year Award. He also won the Bronze Ball and the Golden Ball at the World Cup in Qatar and Russia, respectively.
This season, Real Madrid was unable to win the Champions League and LaLiga. Rebuilding is anticipated for the team this year. Jude Bellingham, an international for England, was already confirmed as a new addition, and more are anticipated. This year, Madrid parted ways with reigning Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema, and they anticipate Harry Kane or Victor Osimhen to fill the void.
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