Real Madrid duo expected to sign new deals and continue at club next season | OneFootball

Some of Real Madrid’s biggest stars have just six months left on their contract at Santiago Bernabeu. Despite the time running out, however, there is a confidence that the veterans will stay at the club for the coming season at least.

Mario Cortegena brings an update regarding the futures of two of Real Madrid’s biggest stars – Karim Benzema and Luka Modric.

According to the Spanish journalist, both players are expected to remain in Madrid for the 2023-24 campaign and there is confidence over their renewals.

Both players have been vital pillars in the Real Madrid setup for over a decade now and were key elements in the side that went on to win three successive Champions League titles.

Last season too, the duo pioneered Los Blancos’ phenomenal run in the UCL with Benzema even winning the Ballon d’Or.

Both players have been far from their best this season, presumably because of the age factor catching up.

Benzema has scored nine goals and provided one assist in his La Liga campaign so far, a figure dwarfed by his mammoth 39 goal contributions last season. Injuries have not been kind to the Frenchman, but he has seemingly found his footing after the international break.

Ironically, the case with Modric is quite the opposite. The midfielder was at his imperial best in the first part of the season but appears to be subdued after his good run in Qatar.

The Croatian international will be 38 next season, and one would expect him to be gradually phased out over the next year. A similar scenario may face Benzema if the Merengues sign a quality centre-forward in June.