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Modric Called Him to Ask Him Not to Leave Real Madrid: 'don't...'

The Croatian reached out to this player when he announced his departure from the club.

Luka Modric is quite an important person in Real Madrid's locker room. The Croatian midfielder carries significant weight and is a very respected footballer by the squad, as it couldn't be otherwise. In Valdebebas, they speak wonders of him and highlight his commitment and professionalism. 

As of today, February 21, his renewal can't be ruled out. The performance he is showing is quite good, better than many might have thought. Thus, Florentino might put a new offer on the table to continue enjoying him. 

The moments he enters the field are very good. He continues to generate soccer in a spectacular way, and moreover, his presence is beneficial for Ancelotti. The fact of having his veteran presence and experience is quite positive for the rest of his teammates. 

A coach and a player talk on the field during a match.
Luka Modric and Ancelotti during a match from last season | Real Madrid Confidencial

An example of this is that he decided to get in touch with Joselu Mato on the day he decided to leave the club. He said it in an interview with José Luis Sánchez, a journalist from LaSexta: "Leaving Real Madrid has been the hardest moment," he began by assuring.

"I couldn't even talk to my wife. Lucas Vázquez called me, and I couldn't even speak, Luka Modrić called me, and I couldn't talk. Very hard," he confessed. 

Very Loved

Joselu was a very loved person in the institution. No one has a bad word about him, and he was very professional. His work and effort were commendable, and the club is very happy with everything he contributed last season.

The fact that he scored a brace against Bayern Munich has its emotional side, given that he is a homegrown footballer. He went through the institution's youth ranks, and the truth is he showed his Madridism in every match.

A bearded man appears in a television interview, with a text mentioning a call from Luka Modric.
Interview of Joselu Mato on LaSexta | Real Madrid Confidencial

Looking to the future, he has open doors, even if it's to perform a role unrelated to playing. In the noble area of Chamartín, they have always bet on having people of this type for any institutional position. It wouldn't be surprising to see Joselu in one of them.

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