Real Madrid: Modric dismantles a big rumor

Luka Modric took advantage of a press briefing to clarify his future. The Real Madrid midfielder has reacted to speculation sending him to Saudi Arabia.

After the Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr dreams of Luka Modric. As explained on our site, the Real Madrid midfielder has reportedly received an offer from the Riyadh-based Saudi club. Information far from surprising since it should be remembered that the contract of the Croatian international expires next June. And for the time being, the 37-year-old player has still not re-enlisted, a situation that would not leave the team coached by Frenchman Rudi Garcia indifferent.

“I hope to stay at Real Madrid”

Far from Santiago-Bernabeu, the former member of Tottenham spoke about the rumors surrounding his short-term future. Facing the media, on the sidelines of the gathering of his opposing selection on Saturday in Wales in the Euro 2024 qualifiers, the native of Zadar sent a very clear message. The 2018 Ballon d’Or says no to this exotic destination and wants more than ever to continue his career with the White House, joined in the summer of 2012 and for which he has to date 473 appearances in all competitions, in yet another call from the foot to its leaders.

“I don’t know what more to say. Everyone asks me that, it bothers me to give the same answers. You know what my wish is and I hope it will come true, it’s to stay at Real Madrid. The rest is just speculation and rumour. I know you have to write something and give information. I can’t change that, but what I’ve said 100 times and I’m saying now is that I hope to stay at Real Madrid. Retiring at Real Madrid? That would be ideal, but we’ll see what happens.”