Luka Modric, Facing His Final Days as a Madridist, Reveals His Possible Farewell

One of the dilemmas that the executives led by Florentino Pérez must solve for the next season is in the renewals. Not only the possible contract extension of a Vinícius constantly sought after by Saudi Arabia. Because there are also veteran players whose contracts end this very season and could leave as free agents. 

From the Valdebebas offices, they are already studying the cases of Lucas Vázquez and Luka Modric, as they do every season, to evaluate their performance both individually and collectively. It will be that verdict that determines the pertinence of their renewal, thus marking their continuity in Santiago Bernabéu locker room. Everything seemed to indicate that Real Madrid saw the Croatian '10's' stay in the first team as more likely.

José Félix Díaz was one of the first to report these feelings, noting that Real Madrid was prepared to attempt the renewal of the Balkan playmaker if necessary. But recently, there has been a significant change, which the journalist from MARCA has also reported. According to his information, right now it is a rather complicated matter.

This  striking change of perspective surprises many in the white camp. Especially because  "a few days ago there were conversations about Luka Modric's renewal", recalls José Félix Díaz. Such a sudden distancing of positions between the Madrid board and the Croatian footballer is not a good sign for his continuity in the first team.

We'll See What Happens

The reality is that there are very few certainties in a debate that has been repeated several times over the past years. The doubts about Luka Modric's renewal are already a 'classic', given that the '10' has extended his association with the club annually for several seasons. The longevity of the Balkan midfielder has also forged a special relationship with the white leadership.

Apart from the  information provided by José Félix Díaz, Luka Modric's situation is very different from any other. Because in the Real Madrid board, they seem to want to count on the Croatian midfielder, waiting for the ideal moment to offer him the possibility of an annual renewal. But they also know that he could reject those approaches.

The Madrid bosses have given, over time, a certain margin of maneuver to Luka Modric. Knowing that the white executives will say 'yes' to his continuity, the final word on the renewal belongs to a player who has adapted to his role as a top-level substitute. What happened during the last soccer season, when he showed his discontent for not being as regular in the starting line-ups, is now behind.

Now the journalist from MARCA doesn't make it clear what might have happened for such a sudden change in the discussions about Luka Modric's renewal. Be that as it may, Real Madrid will continue to evaluate his performance and will make a decision at the end of the current season.