SUMMARY
- Luka Modric, in his 12th season at Real Madrid, shows no signs of stopping.
- The 38-year-old midfielder discussed his future at the Spanish club, which upset some fans.
Luka Modric is in his 12th season with Real Madrid but the Croatian playmaker is showing no signs of stopping. The 38-year-old midfielder recently talked about his future at the Spanish club but was met with some discontent from fans.
Fabrizio Romano shared Modric’s statement on his social media accounts, which gained widespread attention. Modric said: “My plan is to keep making history at Real Madrid, to keep winning games, and trophies, and I hope it will happen this season. Hopefully, I will enjoy every moment because you never know how long this will last at the best club in the world.”
Luka i love you but its time for Saudi
— RMA_Thierros (@RMA_Thierros) December 30, 2023
These latest comments from Modric sound hopeful as the midfielder thinks about continuing at Real Madrid even at the age of 38 years old. While the Croatian playmaker is respected in the soccer community and his contribution to the ‘Los Blancos’ can’t be denied, several fans asked the midfielder to move on from the Spanish club.
This guy is going to retire in 2050 😭
— George (@xGeorgeTHFC) December 30, 2023
The general argument from the fans is based on the fact the current midfield of Real Madrid can work without the contribution of Modric and at this point the legendary playmaker is taking minutes away from younger talents who are looking to establish themselves at the Spanish club.
Comments like “Luka I love you but it’s time for Saudi,” “Just retire bro,” “Man it’s time you go so the younger ones come in,” “This guy is going to retire in 2050” and “Go to Saudi,” echoed the sentiments of the fans.
Luka Modric numbers at Real Madrid
Modric has made only 15 appearances for Real Madrid this season in all competitions and has contributed to a single goal and three assists. He has played 720 minutes in La Liga and only 302 minutes in UCL. Real Madrid finished top of their UCL group and currently leads La Liga even without the heavy involvement of Modric.
The current stats point to the fact that maybe Modric can move on from Real Madrid before becoming a burden to the Spanish club. There were several speculations around Modric moving to Saudi Arabia in the summer but the playmaker chose to fight for his place in the squad.
Jose Mourinho talking about Luka Modric in 2012. pic.twitter.com/0vWwdwI9Ro
— Frank Khalid OBE (@FrankKhalidUK) December 26, 2023
The winter transfer window will open next week in January, and a potential move to Saudi Arabia will be back on the cards for Modric. After limited game time in the first half of the season, the legendary playmaker might reconsider his stance and move away from Real Madrid.
2024 will be the perfect time to move for Modric. Since moving to Real Madrid in 2012, Modric has made 508 appearances for the Spanish giants. In these appearances, he has scored 38 goals and provided 80 assists. He has played a vital role in winning 22 trophies at Real Madrid, including five UEFA Champions League and three La Liga, etching his name in the history books of the Spanish club.