Modric, the oldest player to have scored and have scored the most goals with Real Madrid, is a club pillar since mid-February, and he had to, taking into account the injury of Dani Ceballos in early March, absent for two months. At 39, he was even holder in an important match, a rare occasion, in the round of the final return of the Merengues Champions League against Atlético Madrid, his local rival, testifying to its importance under the direction of Carlo Ancelotti.
Modric is less requested than Aurélien Tchouameni, Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavonga and Ceballos, even if this is understandable given his age. However, he has recently proven himself, and Real Madrid would have an interest in extending his contract, especially since he is currently trying – without success – to find him a successor.
Luka Modric towards extension
The good news for Real Madrid is that Modric is ready to extend his contract by at least a year, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. The Croatian veteran clearly informed the club's leaders whom he wanted to play until the summer of 2026, even if it was only in the first team.
If it would be logical for Real Madrid to keep Modric an additional season, it would seem that club leaders are not very enthusiastic about the idea of offering a new lease extension in the midfield. Anyway, the question should not be addressed before the end of the current season.
It remains to be seen if Modric is able to extend his season at Real Madrid, but in view of his performances in recent weeks, it would be logical, because he has shown that he always has the required level.
