Real Madrid star Luka Modric needs to ‘earn’ contract renewal on the Bernabeu in 2023

Luka Modric, Real Madrid’s veteran midfielder, needs to remain however insists his future isn’t depending on new signings, regardless of curiosity in Jude Bellingham.

Madrid,UPDATED: Feb 21, 2023 17:39 IST

Real Madrid star Modric needs to ‘earn’ contract renewal on the Bernabeu in 2023 (Reuters)

By India Today Web Desk: Croatia captain Luka Modric has only a few months left on his present contract at Real Madrid, however the star midfielder needs to increase his keep on the La Liga membership.

Modric, who joined Real Madrid from Tottenham 11 years in the past and has received 5 Champions League titles and three Spanish league titles, signed a one-year extension with the Spanish champions on the finish of final season.

Modric received his fifth Champions League title in Paris final summer season, however together with his contract expiring quickly, the 37-year-old playmaker is not sure whether or not this might be his remaining season with the La Liga membership.

“It’s a bit boring getting asked that question because it’s the same answer: “I wish to keep on right here, I wish to keep, I really feel good and I wish to proceed as a part of Real Madrid,” Modric said.

“I’d wish to deserve to remain by myself advantage, not that somebody offers it on a freebie.

“No-one has given me anything for free in my career and I don’t want that to happen now.

“If the membership wish to give me a contract then nice however solely on advantage, solely on what I do now, not what I’ve achieved and my historical past. Let’s see what occurs.”

According to studies in Spain, Luka Modric’s future at Real Madrid depends on whether or not Toni Kroos stays or if the Spanish membership can signal Jude Bellingham; Modric, who’s out of contract on the finish of the season, says that’s not the case and that he’s relaxed about talks.

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Feb 21, 2023