Luka Modric reversal in U? The Croatian veteran is the closest to the renewal after ceding the land to Real Madrid
Real Madrid veteran Luka Modric looked as if he was out of the club for most of the season, but he is close to renewing. The decision is in the hands of Real Madrid at this point.
The 38-year-old's agents met with the club this week to discuss his future, and AS Diary say that Modric has proposed to make things easier for Blancos. Now he plans to end his career at the Santiago Bernabeu, and has accepted his secondary role this season, and will return next year.
Modric He would have been one of the highest earners at the club next season, a reason for Real Madrid to end his relationship, but he also offered to take a pay cut to stay at the club. They listened to the proposal, and told Modric's agents that they would reach a decision soon.
Earlier this week it was reported that Real Madrid refused to offer a new deal, feeling that it was time to move on from the Croatian and give a chance to the passing players. However, he has the support of Carlo Ancelotti and his staff, and his latest proposal may convince the Blancos to change their minds and keep the beloved Modric. That said, Real Madrid are not known for their sentimentality in contract decisions in recent years.