Although at first it was expected that they would be the last strokes in the Real Madrid of Spain of one of its great references like Luka Modric, who at 38 years old seemed to be going through the last moments in an institution where he became an idol and symbol, everything has changed in the last few hours after a meeting held by club directors and those close to the Croatian.
According to Onda Madrid and Telemadrid, Modric and the “Merengue” board They have reached an agreement in principle to extend the midfielder’s contract for one more season, until June 2025, after a conclave that lasted more than three hours in Valdebebas.
The club has formalized a proposal for him to renew one more season with a significant reduction in his salary, around 50%: right now the Croatian is earning a few 10 million euros net per season, so he would receive half.
🚨💣 Real Madrid is going to make a renewal offer to Toni Kroos and Luka Modrić, and it is very likely that they will ACCEPT it.
This was not Real Madrid’s idea. The next season was planned without Modric, but everything has changed.
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Modric does not take a dim view of this proposal, since he understands that he is not the same as before in terms of level and consistency, and he has no problem lowering his salary in order to remain in the “Merengue” for a sentimental reason.
Then the player could end his career at the end of the 2024-2025 season, retiring with the Real Madrid shirt, which gave him so much joy and vice versa, after completing twelve seasons in the institution, a figure that will be reached in the next European summer.
When next season ends, Modric will be 39 years old and, if he stays, he would become the oldest Real Madrid player to retire.transferring the legendary Paco Gento who retired in 1971 at 38. Pure history.
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