Category: Luka Modric

Real Madrid icon Luka Modric has seen the departures of Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo from the club. Ronaldo left the club in 2018 to join Juventus, whereas Benzema left the La Liga giants to join Al Ittihad this summer.

In a recent interview, Modric compared both the departures. He said, “Karim Benzema? Of course, I miss him, and we were together for 11 years. I feel the same sense of nostalgia as with every departure of my friends, such as Sergio Ramos, Marcelo, and Cristiano Ronaldo. These are special relationships, connected for the rest of our lives.”

Ever since Modric’s arrival in 2013, Real Madrid undoubtedly have established one of the strongest football spines in the club’s history. With all the departed players he mentioned, he has managed to win five Champions League titles and three La Ligas. It is hard to see Real Madrid replicate those sorts of results with a new spine of players, but they have started this season really well by winning the first four La Liga games.

Although Modric is no longer a permanent starter at Real Madrid, he has taken over the leadership role. His main job is to help the new signings bed in and understand the club culture. Just like Benzema, the Croatian icon was also linked with a move to Saudi Arabia. However, he denied the story and signed a one-year extension with the Los Blancos. Once Toni Kroos and Modric leave the club, we can officially kiss goodbye to one of the greatest pivots in football history.

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Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has spoken about his future with the club. The Croatian icon was linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League earlier in the summer transfer window, but he refused the offer and signed a one-year extension with the club.

According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Modric was asked about the potential of reuniting with Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo in the Middle East. He said, “I’m so happy and fulfilled at Real Madrid, not thinking about other options.”

“I don’t even need to boost my ego with these stories about big offers. I just want to enjoy every moment in football and Real Madrid”,

After the disastrous defeat against Manchester City in the Champions League semi-finals, many suggested that it could be the final season of Modric at Real Madrid. The Los Blancos immediately confirmed the departure of Benzema at the end of the season. The current Ballon d’Or holder ended his 14-year tenure at the Spanish capital to join Al Ittihad.

Although Modric was also heavily linked to move to Saudi Arabia, he denied the rumors and stayed with Real Madrid for at least one more season. The Croatian icon is no longer a permanent starter for the Los Blancos due to his age. After all, when you have got Jude Bellingham scoring all the goals for your team, it is good to know that the pressure is not on your shoulders anymore. However, Modric is ensuring that the new signings settle in the club and understand the culture around Real Madrid.

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