Soccer player in a white jersey and scarf raising his arm next to a black silhouette of a person celebrating — Modric with his fist raised during his farewell at the Bernabéu and a shadowed player | Real Madrid Confidencial

Camara — Modric with his fist raised during his farewell at the Bernabéu and a shadowed player | Real Madrid Confidencial

Bombshell Modric points to his successor and urges Real Madrid to sign him: 'He's the best'

Modric is clear about which player should take his place in the White team

09/06/2025 14:20:00h

Borja Díaz

Real Madrid will suffer a significant loss this summer after the Club World Cup ends: Modric is leaving. The Croatian's contract is expiring and the club has decided that he won't stay for next season. Therefore, they only renewed him for 15 days, until participation in the aforementioned tournament ends.

A Real Madrid and world soccer legend is leaving, who will leave a significant gap. At the white club, they know it's going to be very difficult to find a replacement for Modric. However, it was Luka himself who pointed out who should be his successor, encouraging the club to sign him.

Soccer player in a white uniform and scarf raising his fist in celebration in a stadium full of fans

Modric, with his fist raised and a scarf around his neck | Real Madrid Confidencial

"Vitinha is one of the best midfielders, if not the best," Modric said surprisingly about the Portuguese player. "The other day, when he came on at halftime, he once again made a huge difference," the Croatian noted. The PSG player was key for Portugal to reach the Nations League final.

Additionally, the PSG player, who won this national team tournament, also just completed the treble. With his club, he has lifted the league, the cup, and above all the Champions League against Inter Milan. "I think he had a phenomenal season, he's the kind of player who helps the team play better," Modric noted.

A signing that appeals to Florentino but is very complicated

Real Madrid have been following Vitinha for some time as a possible signing for the midfield. They saw him as the best at PSG last season, when the Parisians had failed spectacularly. In the current one, in which they've succeeded, he has emerged as the leader.

PSG player celebrating with arms raised while his teammates celebrate in the background

Vitinha during the Champions League celebration with PSG | Real Madrid Confidencial

That's why they keep insisting that he's the ideal player to take the place Luka Modric will leave. Although they see it as very complicated, since PSG won't sit down to negotiate with Real Madrid. They're still upset about the Mbappé signing and won't allow him to leave for the white club.

Additionally, he has a contract until 2029, after having renewed it just a few months ago. He has shown that he has no intention of leaving PSG, at least in the short term. They'll have to look for another midfielder to fill the Croatian's spot.

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