There has been a lot of talk about whether or not Luka Modric would continue at Real Madrid. In the past, at times, everyone gave up on him, but in the end they always agreed to renew his contract. It seems that, in 2025, it will happen again, with the Croatian intending to play in the next World Cup in 2026.
Journalist José Félix Díaz has spoken about Luka Modric's continuity. In a chat on Rubén Martín's Twitch channel, he said: " I think Luka Modric will end up fulfillling his wish of playing in the 2026 World Cup with Croatia as a Real Madrid player."
In this regard, he continued explaining: " He hasn't missed a single game so far this season, both with his national team and with the white team. I don't want to say that he has played every minute, but his form is impeccable. That is synonymous with the fact that he is in top form and that he continues to perform. He remains an important player for the club ."
" I am convinced. If Luka wants to continue playing soccer, and I have information that he does... he still sees himself as strong. I know that Modric wants to continue playing at the highest level until the World Cup in the United States. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will do so too ," he said.
Luka Modric's Contract Renewal is Underway: Florentino Pérez is Negotiating His Contract with Real Madrid
In any case, what is clear is that Luka Modric will not immediately renew his contract with Real Madrid . In recent years, this issue has always ended up being closed at the end of the season, even when this one is already over. Neither party wants to separate and the negotiation is simple: if he wants to continue, he will have the same contract as he has now, but transfer until June 2026.
Luka Modric's goal is to be ready for the 2026 competition, if possible wearing the Real Madrid jersey . He doesn't rule out retiring at another team, but he doesn't want to leave so early with this event looming.
Luka Modric hasn't been short of offers to leave Real Madrid, but he has never made a move for money. He has rejected important proposals from Saudi Arabia and the United States to continue playing at Santiago Bernabéu for much less money . The Croatian wants to sign his renewal, although this will not come until the end of the current campaign.