The Croatian international agreed Luka ModricThe 38-year-old has signed a new contract with Real Madrid for one year, to remain at the club until the end of the next season 2024-25.
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The Athletic website reported that the Croatian star agreed to reduce his salary as part of his new deal, after assuming a secondary role in the team this season.
The website stressed last May that real madrid He began talks with Modric regarding a new deal, after revealing that the club is considering renewing the contracts of the Croatian international and his colleague Toni Kroos for the first time this season. However, Kroos later announced that he would retire from professional football after the 2024 European Championship.
It was expected that at least one of the midfielders would leave, and Modric was the candidate to leave, as he will turn 39 years old in September, and his participation with the team has decreased this season.
Modric’s salary is among the highest in the team, but his new contract will see this reduced, after he made it clear early in discussions with president Florentino Pérez and CEO Jose Angel Sanchez that money is not important, with the priority being given to continuing to make history in Madrid.
Modric is also aiming to surpass Paco Gento’s record of six FIFA titles Champions Leaguewhich he won between 1955 and 1966, which he can achieve alongside Dani Carvajal and Nacho, if the latter decides to renew his contract.
Modric has already become the oldest player to represent Real Madrid in the Spanish League, surpassing the previous record held by Ferenc Puskas.