Luka Modric not for sale declares Real Madrid
Amidst rumours that Croatia international and Real Madrid forward Luka Modric might be heading to Saudi Arabia, the La Liga giants have come out rubbish the story insisting that their man is heading no where
The speculation was that Luka Modric, who last extended his contract with Real Madrid on June 26, 2023, would leave the Spanish giants to join a Saudi Pro League club January.
Even though the 38-year-old Croatian center-midfielder has repeatedly said he is not planning to move to Saudi Arabia, the speculation concerning the move has persisted.
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The fact that his current contract with Real Madrid will expire on June 30, 2024, and there are no talks yet concerning his contract extension, has made the speculations that Real Madrid would sell him in January to avoid losing him for free in the summer to grow stronger.
However, Real Madrid Chief Executive Officer, José Ángel Sánchez has insisted that the Spanish giants are not planning to sell the midfielder in January.
“Modrić to Saudi in January? There are no negotiations on the part of Saudi League officials to include Luka in January”, Sánchez told Goal.
“We have no plans about his departure from the team at present”.
Luka Modric joined Real Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur on August 27, 2012, for a transfer fee worth €35 million. Since then, he has been one of the most prominent members of the club.
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Modric had played 498 times for Real Madrid in which he scored 37 goals and provided 77 assists in all competitions. So far this season, the veteran midfielder has played ten times in all competitions.
The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner has helped Real Madrid to win five Champions League titles, five FIFA Club World Cups, three Spanish La Liga titles, four Spanish Super Cups, and many other titles.