Real Madrid veteran superstar wants to stay at the club for one more season | OneFootball

Real Madrid are expected to be busy as a bee in the forthcoming summer transfer window, with some big names poised to join the Royal Whites’ esteemed ranks.

However, departures will also be an area of interest, as the Merengues are known to part ways with players when they are past the peak of their powers.

Luka Modric has been heavily speculated to hit the exit door, as the 38-year-old is nearing the twilight of his career and has a contract that expires this summer.

Modric wants to continue playing for Madrid

However, the Croatian’s recent performances have turned the situation around. Despite his age, Modric continues to be an important asset for Los Blancos.

And, according to AS (h/t SPORT), the Croatian intends to wear the Real Madrid jersey for a further year. He is enthusiastic and firmly believes he can keep adding value to the team.

Despite playing few minutes at the beginning of the season, Modric has shown great promise since the turn of the year, and Ancelotti is starting to entrust him with more opportunities.

Moreover, the report argues that the club now appears to be ready to offer Modric a new deal, which he is inclined to accept.

Still going strong. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

There was talk of Modric settling down in a less competitive league and potentially joining his boyhood club Dinamo Zagreb before officially calling it quits. However, the veteran midfielder prefers to retire with Real Madrid.

Modric is proving to be important

Modric’s recent displays prove he is still invaluable when the club enters the business end of the season.

Against Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, Modric impressed considerably in both legs.

While missing his penalty in the shootout at the Etihad Stadium, he retrieved balls, covered ground, and made successful passes.

And in the recent Clasico victory over Barcelona, Modric once again showed his worth as a creator.

As such, it appears highly probable that Modric will be relied upon next season as an option from the bench as his continuity is no longer a distant possibility.