There are a number of Real Madrid players, whose current deals run out at the end of the season. The club must make sure that they hold on to important stars and not further weaken a squad that is already pretty thin. To what extent they are successful in that regard, it remains to be seen. The fans will be hoping that Luka Modric remains at Santiago Bernabeu beyond this campaign.
Modric might not be in the best run of form right now, but it is way too early to write him off. He was one of the best players at the World Cup just a couple of months ago, as Croatia ended up finishing third in the tournament. And he was great for Real Madrid in the first half of the campaign as well.
Also, it is not just his quality on the pitch that Modric brings to the table. His experience and leadership qualities are very important to this team as well. There is some worrying news regarding his contract extension though.
As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport (via SempreInter), Modric is not thought to be any closer to penning a renewal.
Worrying news about Real Madrid legend’s contract
Even a few months back, giving Modric a contract extension would have been a no-brainer. But now, amidst an underwhelming run of form, it looks like there are some doubts over the situation.
Rumours have suggested that Modric wants to remain at Real Madrid. At the same time though, he has also been linked with a move to the MLS or Al-Nassr. Inter Milan are also believed to be keeping an eye on the situation.
It will be interesting to see what the future holds for Modric. The best case scenario would involve him staying on at Real Madrid. But the possibility of him leaving cannot be ruled out either.