Florentino Pérez has had to make a series of decisions that many would have found impossible to make. The president is facing one of the worst moments in Real Madrid's recent history. Los Merengues have gone from having it all to winning nothing this year, something that hasn't pleased Madridist fans.
Kroos's departure, the team's metronome, marked a turning point and Luka Modric's exit will also be decisive. The Croatian won't continue at Real Madrid, but he has made it easy for Florentino Pérez to see who could be his ideal replacement. Now, the president will have to make a decision that could be key in determining what next season will look like.
Luka Modric makes it easy for Florentino Pérez
Florentino Pérez doesn't usually listen to people outside his close circle, but this time he should. Luka Modric is one of the best in history and his words deserve to be heard. This has led some Madridists to take an interest in statements the Croatian made very recently.
The statements made by Luka Modric on Croatia's Nova TV have made headlines around the world, and for good reason. In them, the Croatian tells the world who could be the next best central midfielder. The player he's talking about is Vitinha, who's just finished a dream season as the engine of the Parisian side, PSG.
"In my opinion, Vitinha is one of the best midfielders in the world this season, if not the best." "He's very good with the ball, has phenomenal vision, and I love his playing style."
Vitinha, quality player
Vitinha is a key piece in PSG under Luis Enrique, and if the team has reached where they have, it's partly thanks to the 25-year-old Portuguese star. The midfielder has scored 7 goals and provided 3 assists this season; impressive numbers considering we're talking about a midfielder. His market value is set at 80 million, but it's more than likely that PSG will ask for more than 100 million to let him go.
Florentino Pérez will have to decide whether to listen to Luka Modric or if it's better to let it be. It's likely we'll know more about his possible signing during the summer transfer window.