Real Madrid have confirmed the renewal of Luka Modric on a one-year deal, just four days before his contract was about to expire.The 37-year-old veteran has elected to extend his deal with Los Blancos, which will see him enter a twelfth year at the Santiago Bernabeu. Modric turned down all offers coming from Saudi Arabia, not tempted by hundreds of millions, instead choosing ‘The Last Dance’ with the Royals.Home Sweet Home. #Modric2024— Luka Modrić (@lukamodric10) June 26, 2023 Modric joined the Madrid club in 20212 from Tottenham Hotspur, and after securing the Ballon d’Or in 2018, and five Champions Leagues along the way, the Croatian player already has his place secured in Real Madrid history.”Real Madrid C.F. and Luka Modrić have agreed to extend the player’s contract, which remains linked to the club until June 30, 2024,” the club announced on Monday, before adding:Luka Modrić is the only active Ballon d’Or winner playing in Europe’s top 5 leagues. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/6AWoB1Fu8O— Mikael Madridista (@MikaelMadridsta) June 26, 2023 “Luka Modric arrived at Real Madrid in 2012. In his eleven seasons defending our shirt, he has played 488 games and won 23 titles: 5 Champions League, 5 Club World Cups, 4 European Super Cups, 3 Leagues, 2 Copas del Rey and 4 Super Cups from Spain.”During his career as a Real Madrid player, Modrić has won the highest individual awards, such as the 2018 Ballon d’Or, The Best FIFA Player Award 2018, the 2017/18 UEFA Player of the Year Award, the Club World Cup 2017, and this season he has been part of the FIFA/FIFPro World XI for the sixth time in his career.”In addition, he was the Golden Ball in the World Cup in Russia and the Bronze Ball in the World Cup in Qatar.”##NAJAVA_MECA_7336646##Still arguably their best midfielder, he will battle for his place again next season, although with more competition now from Jude Bellingham.Modric’s decision follows on from the renewals of Dani Ceballos, Toni Kroos and Nacho Fernandez, keeping in place an experienced core for this Real Madrid side.
