According to a recent report by AS, Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric will honour his contract at the Spanish capital by staying put until his current deal runs out at the end of next season. The same source has mentioned that the Croatian international will remain at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium for another season despite speculation surrounding his future at Madrid beyond this summer.
Modric’s Impressive Season At The Bernabeu
Modric enjoyed a fruitful campaign with the Spanish giants before the football world came to a standstill due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite playing a more reserved role at Madrid this season, he has done remarkably well to produce some memorable displays for Los Blancos in the La Liga.
The 34-year-old has registered five goals and five assists in 30 appearances for Zinedine Zidane’s side this term in all competitions which goes to show that he still has what it takes to perform at the highest level. He has averaged 1.0 shots, 1.3 key passes and 1.0 dribbles in every 90 minutes of league football this season (stats via whoscored). When we look deep into his stats, it is evident that father time is catching up with Modric as he has struggled to find consistency with his performances this season.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup finalist has a wealth of experience of playing for Croatia after securing 127 senior caps for his nation while scoring 16 goals in the process. He could still lead his country to next year’s UEFA European Championship which has been postponed due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak.
What Does The Croatian Skipper Offer On The Pitch?
Despite losing a yard of pace from his game, Modric can still be an excellent creative presence in midfield as he can cut open a rigid defence with a decisive through ball in the final third. He has also contributed offensively by scoring his fair share of goals which highlights that he can still be a valuable asset in Zidane’s starting XI. However, the Croat can be a bit slow to react in specific situations that can sometimes make him a liability on the field.
Modric To Stay At The Spanish Capital Until The Summer Of 2021: Good Move For Both Parties?
If Zidane can rotate Modric and use him wisely in the next 15 months, then it could turn out to be a shrewd decision to keep him at the Spanish club until next year. He will not only add more depth to the Madrid squad but also offer a bit of guile and creativity to Zidane’s midfield in the upcoming campaign.
Furthermore, he can also continue to be an inspirational presence in the Madrid dressing room by helping some of his younger teammates to do well on the field. All in all, the possibility of Modric staying put at the Bernabeu until the summer of 2021 seems like a move that could work out for both the player and the club.
