A new Ballon d’Or in Saudi Arabia?

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By: Manu Tournoux

A new Ballon d’Or in Saudi Arabia?

Having become a substitute at Real Madrid, Luka Modric would like to join Saudi Arabia during the 2024 summer transfer window.

The 2023 summer transfer window was marked by the numerous transfers of major European players to Saudi Arabia. Among them, we notably found the outgoing Ballon d’Or Karim Benzemawho joined Cristiano Ronaldo, winner five times, in the Saudi pro League. The two former Real Madrid stars could soon be joined by one of their former teammates and also Ballon d’Or winners, Luka Modric (in 2018).

According to information from Sport, the Croatian international would indeed like to leave the White House, which he joined in 2012, and commit to Saudi Arabia next summer. At 38, the 2018 world vice-champion has only been started six times by Carlo Ancelotti this season and is now an understudy due to the emergence of the Merengues’ young midfielders. Al Ittihad, club of Benzema, and Al-Ahli, club of Riyad Mahrez and Roberto Firmino, would be interested in a possible arrival of Modric, whose contract expires at the end of the current season.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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