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Where will Modric go next stop? Croatian coach reveals important information

6:30am, 28 May 2025【Football】

After playing for 13 years at the Bernabeu, Luca Modric will bid farewell to Real Madrid this summer. Croatia national team head coach Zlatko Dalic made it clear that the outgoing midfielder will only consider joining clubs that offer opportunities to compete for important trophys. Modric, 39, will end his 13-year-old career in the White Army after helping Real Madrid complete the Club World Cup. Since the news of leaving the team has been confirmed, rumors about its next home have been ongoing. Clubs in the Major League and Saudi League have been revealed to be interested in invitations, and there are also many European teams to pay attention.

Dalic emphasized in an interview that money will not become a decisive factor for Modric, and this Golden Baller valued more the opportunity to continue to harvest honors. "From what I know about Luca, the only thing he cares about is being able to play in high-level clubs," Dalic said. "He will make his own decision. He does not need any special treatment and will not commit to the sub-league for money. "

The Croatian coach is full of expectations for his beloved disciple's next stop: "He is eager to fight for the championship no matter where he goes. "Dalic also pointed out that Modric's ambition for the 2026 World Cup - almost certainly the curtain call of his national team career - will also affect his career planning.

"I firmly believe that his goal is the same as our entire team, that is, the World Cup championship. "Dalic emphasized, "Luca's selection for the national team is not a reliance on past merits. No matter which team he chooses, he will remain in the top state. He never asks for privileges and will never receive special care. With his professional attitude, he will definitely win respect with his performance on the court. I sincerely look forward to us to win the Hercules Cup together. "

It is worth noting that despite being close to being confused, Modric still played 45 games for Real Madrid last season, contributing 2 goals and 7 assists. The midfield artist holds the oldest assist record in Champions League history (38 years and 234 days) and has just become the fourth most foreign player in Real Madrid's league history (343 games).