As a football specialist and enthusiast, it’s always interesting to see how the international game impacts club football. The latest news from Real Madrid suggests that Luka Modric and Toni Kroos might be relied upon more heavily due to injuries among the squad. This comes despite the two players having limited game time together this season. In fact, Modric has reportedly decided not to extend his contract with Real Madrid. It seems his sights are set on a new adventure in Saudi Arabia, with Al-Ittihad offering an enticing contract worth 120 million euros per season. At 38 years old, Modric is clearly not ready to hang up his boots just yet.
In other news, David de Gea has turned down an eye-watering offer from Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, with the club prepared to pay him 570,000 euros per week. It appears that De Gea has his sights set on a move to MLS, with Inter Miami reportedly showing an interest. The Spanish goalkeeper is also hopeful of finding opportunities back in La Liga, but finding a club that meets his wage demands could prove challenging.
Finally, the much-debated choices of Julian Nagelsmann as Germany’s national team coach have come to the forefront following their recent defeat to Turkey. Nagelsmann has been criticized for his tactical decisions, with some suggesting that he has a lot of work to do ahead of the Euro. One of the contentious choices was to play Kai Havertz as a left-back, a decision that did not sit well with German journalists.
These developments certainly add an intriguing twist to the world of football, and as always, it will be interesting to see how these stories unfold.
