The departure of Karim Benzema from Real Madrid was not without consequences for the giant of Spanish and world football. Luka Modric raised the subject with very strong words.
It didn’t have to happen like this. For most followers of Real Madrid, the Spanish media in particular, Karim Benzema surprised a lot of people by deciding not to extend with the Spanish club at the end of last season.
Carlo Ancelotti, the French striker’s coach at the White House, was always optimistic when asked about the subject at a press conference. And yet, Karim Benzema has decided to continue, and perhaps end, his career in Saudi Arabia.
At 35, the 2022 Ballon d’Or signed free for Al-Ittihad, a club from Jeddah. This decision left Real Madrid without a number nine like Karim Benzema was for many years, especially when he took charge of the Madrid attack after the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo in 2018.
” I feel that same nostalgic feeling”
Luka Modric regrets the loss of the Frenchman. ” Of course I miss him because we played together for eleven years » (2012-2023, editor’s note), the Croatian midfielder told the media Sportske Novosti.
” I feel this same nostalgic feeling every time my teammates and friends leave, like Sergio Ramos, Marcelo, Cristiano Ronaldo and others”continued the 37-year-old player also requested by the Saudi Pro League.
Unlike Karim Benzema, Luka Modric refused offers from the Saudi Arabian Championship and extended a season with Real Madrid (until June 30, 2024).
