Luka Modric and Real Madrid reach ‘full agreement on his contract extension’ with the Croat ‘intending to stay at Bernabeu until 2024’ – with Carlo Ancelotti keen to use his experience to help Jude Bellingham
- Luka Modric has reached ‘full agreement’ with Real Madrid on a new contract
- Reports suggest the Croat will sign a contract extension ‘in the coming days’
- The new deal is expected to keep the 37-year-old at the Bernabeu until 2024
Luka Modric has reportedly reached a ‘complete agreement’ with Real Madrid over his contract extension, with the midfielder ‘remaining at the club until 2024’.
According to Relev‘the terms have been agreed and the contracts have been drawn up and approved by both parties’, with the 37-year-old determined to ‘remain in the club’s second salary bracket, behind only Karim Benzema and Eden Hazard’.
While the extension has yet to be formalised, the Croat, whose current contract expires in June, is expected to sign the paperwork “in the coming days”.
Modric remains a doubt for Real Madrid’s Champions League semi-final against Manchester City on Tuesday after suffering a thigh injury late last month, but according to the Spanish outlet, he could execute the deal in the days before the game.
It comes as Modric had previously dispelled rumors that he could join former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo who would play in Saudi Arabia, making his intention to stay at the club clear in March, saying: “I hope and believe that I will stay at Real Madrid.”
Luka Modric has reportedly ‘made agreements with Real Madrid’ to extend his contract until 2024
It comes as the Croat could be used to aid the transition of potential newcomer Jude Bellingham (pictured), who is reportedly close to signing a deal with the club
Modric (left) and Toni Kroos both appear to be part of Carlo Ancelotti’s (right) plans for next season
Revelo reports that he had talks with Florentino Perez last month, “who assured him that the club would offer him a new contract.”
But those meetings were ‘very quick’ as Modric, who had previously signed a one-year contract extension last year, reportedly expressed his desire to continue playing for Los Blancos.
He will now join Toni Kroos, who also appears to have agreed terms to extend his Bernabeu contract for a further 12 months.
But this is no coincidence, as Mail Sport understands Carlo Ancelotti hopes to use Modric and Kroos to aid the transition of potential newcomer, Jude Bellingham.
The England midfielder, if signed for the Galacticos, will become the heir to the Croat’s midfield position when he leaves the club in 2024.
The duo, who are both about to agree new 12-month deals, have a combined 889 appearances for the club
Modric (left) suffered a thigh injury last month and is doubtful for Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final against Manchester City
Bellingham (pictured) is reportedly very close to an agreement with the LaLiga giants
But it looks like Madrid are now the frontrunners to secure the signature of the Borussia Dortmund midfielder, who will undoubtedly be able to develop under the mentorship of two players who have made 889 appearances and won several Champions League winners’ medals between them. .
Joining the club from Tottenham Hotspur for £33 million in 2012, Modric has emerged as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation, winning the Ballon d’Or in 2018.
With 37 goals and 77 assists for Los Blancos in 480 appearances in all competitions, the experience of the Croatian, who has also won five Champions League medals and three LaLiga titles, would make him a fantastic mentor to 19-year-old Bellingham.
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