Real Madrid star Luka Modric has, on Friday, provided a fresh insight into his future in the Spanish capital.
The name of midfield standout Modric, of course, has taken its place front and centre in the headlines at the Santiago Bernabeu across the week to date.
This comes amid ongoing speculation that the Croatian could be on the move come the summer.
Ahead of the expiration of his contract come the close of the campaign, Modric is understood to have been identified as a free agent target by a whole host of clubs, chiefly in the Middle East.
One such outfit keen on his services come in the form of Saudi giants Al-Nassr, desperate to reunite the veteran midfielder with former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo in Riyadh.
Al-Nassr unveil new signing Cristiano Ronaldo – Mrsool Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – January 3, 2023. New Al-Nassr signing Cristiano Ronaldo during his presentation. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri (Alamy Stock Photo)
Speaking to the media on Friday, it therefore came as little surprise when the subject of his future was put to none other than Modric himself.
This comes as Modric, despite being set to turn 38 later this year, remains firmly intent on finding an agreement to extend his current terms with Real Madrid.
Luka Modrić on Al Nassr links: “My wish is known, I want to stay at Real Madrid. I believe and hope it will happen” 🚨⚪️ #RealMadrid
“The rest are only assumptions and rumours. I repeat for the 100th time, I hope and believe I will stay at Real Madrid”. pic.twitter.com/IyzD4SrM06
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 24, 2023
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