Modric signs one-year extension with Real Madrid

Real Madrid skipper Luka Modric has signed a one-year statement hold pinch nan Spanish champions.

Modric, 38, has won 26 trophies, including six Champions Leagues and 4 home titles since joining Real Madrid from Tottenham successful 2012.

The 2018 Ballon d'Or victor has featured successful 534 matches for Los Blancos, scoring 39 goals

The Croat played 46 times crossed each competitions successful 2023-24 but started connected conscionable 23 occasions.

Modric started successful each 3 of Croatia's matches astatine Euro 2024, pinch nan broadside going retired of nan title aft finishing 3rd successful their group.

The midfielder was retired of statement astatine nan extremity of nan June but his continuing beingness will guarantee head Carlo Ancelotti has acquisition to count connected arsenic he prepares for his 13th play astatine nan Bernabeu.

Real person already completed nan precocious floor plan signing of Kylian Mbappe from Paris St-Germain, pinch nan France striker officially unveiled connected 16 July.

Teenager Endrick has besides been drafted in from Brazilian broadside Palmeiras to bolster nan 15-time European champions.