Luka Modric is reportedly dissatisfied with Real Madrid for not offering him a new contract. The Croatian is also furious with club president Florentino Perez for not making a decision on the new deal.
According to a report in El Chiringuito de Jugones, Modric wants the club to make a quick decision about his future and settle things. He is in the final months of his contract and will become free in the summer if a new contract is not signed.
The midfielder has already confirmed that he wants to stay at the club and is not considering leaving. He was quoted by MadridXtra saying:
“Contract renewal? I’m calm. I can’t say anything because I haven’t spoken to the club yet, like last season. Of course I want to stay, but because I deserve it, not because I’m Luka Modrić. What’s happening with regard to my future “My relationship with Real Madrid will never change. This is the club of my life. I want the club to extend my contract because I deserve it and not because of my history.”
However, the 37-year-old is no longer assured of a starting place at Real Madrid. Manager Carlo Ancelotti has admitted veterans Modric and Toni Kroos will have to accept replacement roles at the club. He said:
“Obviously Modrić is looking for his best form. We’ve seen Kroos come off the bench in Bilbao and score and we’ve seen Modrić come off the bench here against Elche and score. So they can still be important and contributions from the bank, although I don’t know if they will fully agree with such a policy.”
The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner played 473 games for Real Madrid, scoring 37 goals and providing 76 assists.
Luka Modric hopes to participate in Euro 2024
Luka Modric is 37 years old and is not about to retire at club or national level. He talked about the possibility of playing with Croatia at EURO 2024, but is not sure if he will make it.
He said:
“I don’t know if I will play until the European Championship in Germany. I have to go step by step. I enjoy the national team and I feel happy. I still think I can perform at a high level. I want to continue into at least the Nations League. And then we’ll see.”
Modric has been linked with Inter Milan in the past and the Serie A side are reportedly still interested.