2024-07-20 07:26:30
Spanish Primera Liga Real Madrid (Real) extended the contract with Luka Modric (Croatia), born in 1985, for one year. With this, Modric will wear the Real uniform until 2025, when he turns 40.
On the 17th (local time), Real announced on their website, “We have extended Modric’s contract until June 30, 2025.” They continued, “Modric, who joined Real in 2012, has become a legend not only in Real but also in world football while playing for the team for 12 seasons.” Modric, who left Tottenham (England) for Real in August 2012, has appeared in 534 games wearing the Real uniform and scored 39 goals. During this period, Modric has won the UEFA Champions League six times and La Liga four times. He has also collected a total of 26 trophies, including the European Super Cup (4 times) and the Club World Cup (5 times). Real said, “Modric is one of five players to have won the Champions League six times and is the player with the most titles in Real’s history,” adding, “He was also selected as the 2018 Ballon d’Or and UEFA Player of the Year.”
Modric is reported to have cut his salary in half while extending his contract for another year. Spanish media outlet AS reported the news of Modric’s contract renewal on this day, saying, “Modric thinks he is at the end of his career and fully understands the change,” and “That is why Modric accepted a significant salary cut. He will receive about half of his previous salary.” Modric considered transferring due to competition from players such as Eduardo Camavinga (22, France) and Aurélien Chouameni (24, France) in the 2023-2024 season, but ultimately decided to finish his career at Real. Modric said, “I am very happy to have been able to extend my contract with a great team for another year. I will work hard to win more titles next season.”
With the one-year contract extension, Modric is expected to become the oldest captain in Real’s history. British football media outlet ’90min’ reported on the day, “Modric has become the new captain by renewing his contract with Real.” Modric will take over the position after Nacho Fernandez (34, Spain), who was the captain last season, transferred to Al Qadisiya (Saudi Arabia). Real also used the expression ‘Our captain’ when announcing the contract extension with Modric.
Modric is also set to surpass the record of Real legend Ferenc Puskas (1927-2006). Puskas made his last appearance for Real in 1966 at the age of 39 years and 36 days, making him the oldest player in the club’s history. However, Modric will break Puskas’ record if he plays just one game after October 17, as he has signed a one-year contract extension. “Modric will become the oldest player to play for Real in the club’s 122-year history,” said AS.
Modric will also continue to use his number 10 jersey. Kylian Mbappe (26, France), who joined Real earlier, also showed his respect for Modric by choosing number 9 as his jersey number. Mbappe said, “Number 10 is Modric’s number,” and “I never said I wanted number 10. It is an honor to be able to play with Modric, whom I respect.”
Reporter Kim Jeong-hun [email protected]
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