Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone seems to have advised Actual Madrid star Luka Modric to affix him on the Wanda Metropolitano subsequent season.
Modric, 38, has simply 4 months left on his contract with Los Blancos, and that is his ultimate marketing campaign on the Santiago Bernabeu. The Croatian has loved an illustrious profession with Carlo Ancelotti’s facet, making 514 appearances, and profitable 23 main trophies in addition to the Ballon d’Or.
Nonetheless, the Croatia worldwide has been handed a extra withdrawn position by Ancelotti at Real Madrid this season. He is develop into extra of a bit-part participant, beginning 10 of 18 La Liga video games.
Modric did not begin Los Merengues’ 1-1 draw towards Atletico within the Madrid derby on Sunday (February 4). He got here on within the 76th minute however not earlier than Simeone grabbed a fast phrase with him on the touchline.
DAZN claims that the Argentine coach urged the five-time UEFA Champions League winner to affix Los Colchoneros. He allegedly stated:
“Luka! Luka! Join us & come play with us!”
This would not be the primary time a participant has crossed over Madrid from both rival or performed for each golf equipment. Los Blancos goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois beforehand performed on the Wanda Metropolitano whereas the long-lasting Raul additionally turned out for each Madrid rivals.
Modric will develop into a free agent in the summertime as soon as his contract with Actual Madrid expires. He is been on the Bernabeu since August 2012 when he joined from Tottenham Hotspur in a €35 million deal.
Actual Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti confirms Luka Modric is leaving
Ancelotti confirmed that this is able to be Modric’s ultimate season at Actual Madrid. The Italian tactician stated (through Tribal Soccer):
“It’s very difficult to leave professionals on the bench who train well and work well, and more so players who have and are marking an era. We have to thank him for everything he has done here. On a professional level, I take the decision and that’s it.”
Los Blancos are spoilt for selection in midfield particularly following Jude Bellingham’s arrival this previous summer time. The English celebrity joined an already stacked midfield pool additionally consisting of Toni Kroos, Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga, Federico Valverde, and Brahim Diaz.
Modric was linked with a departure final summer time and obtained curiosity from the Saudi Professional League. Switch professional Fabrizio Romano claimed that the Croat turned down ‘one of many largest provides in soccer historical past’ earlier than signing a one-year extension at Actual Madrid.
