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Real Madrid legend rejected one of football’s ‘biggest ever’ offers to renew with club
Luka Modric will be a Real Madrid player for the 2023/24 season. The veteran’s continuity was never in doubt with him being vocal about his desire to continue, but it was only earlier today that the club finally made an official announcement of his contract renewal.
The Croatian international, at 37 years of age, continues to push the boundaries of football and make the impossible possible. Modric is ageing like fine wine, and it is safe to say that Real Madrid are blessed to have a player with such quality, zeal, and desire to remain at the top.
According to reports from Fabrizio Romano, Modric could have easily taken the easier route to Saudi Arabia. The player had one of the biggest-ever salary proposals in football from the Middle-East-based league on his table and was just one signature away from an economic fortune.
However, he decided to turn down the proposal with utmost respect. It is after all the midfield maestro’s desire to continue playing for the club of his life, Real Madrid, at the highest level.
Not much is known about his role in the team next season, for the arrival of Jude Bellingham and the potential reinstatement of Aurelien Tchouameni as a starter in Carlo Ancelotti’s plans make it difficult to predict the manager’s ideas.
Yet, reports state that Modric will be as important to the team as he has been over the past decade. The Italian coach counts on him completely, both as a player and one to guide the next generation.
In 33 La Liga appearances for Real Madrid last season, he scored four goals and had three assists to his name. Further, he averaged 1.3 key passes per game and created nine big chances.
The midfielder has extended his deal with Los Blancos for one season, and one would expect it to be his final season at the Santiago Bernabeu given his age. Yet, if history has taught us anything, never write off Modric.
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Manchester United launch final push to sign Real Madrid outcast; club resists permanent exit
Manchester United are stepping up their pursuit of Endrick as the Brazilian forward’s future at Real Madrid becomes increasingly uncertain, with a potential January loan move emerging as a solution to his lack of regular playing time.
According to Bernabeu Digital, Manchester United are making a final push to convince the 19-year-old to join them.
However, negotiations could prove complicated because the Premier League club is interested in including a purchase option in the deal, while Real Madrid are not currently planning to give up permanent control of the striker.
Endrick’s limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season have opened the door to a temporary departure, with AC Milan and Tottenham also emerging as potential destinations.
Why Manchester United want Endrick?
Manchester United are looking for greater attacking productivity and believe Endrick could provide a different dimension to their forward line.
The Premier League club has also been linked with the Brazilian in the past, as they assess options to improve their goalscoring output after a poor start to the season.
Notably, his situation at Real Madrid makes a move more plausible, as Endrick has struggled to secure consistent minutes, and the club is considering a loan that would give him the chance to play regularly.
However, United’s preferred terms could become the biggest obstacle.
The English side reportedly wants the option to buy Endrick at the end of the loan, potentially giving them a route to a permanent transfer if he impresses.
Real Madrid reject permanent Endrick exit
Real Madrid’s preference is understood to be a straightforward loan without a purchase option.
The club want Endrick to gain experience elsewhere before returning to compete for a place in the squad, rather than risk losing a young forward they have invested in for the future.
His previous loan spell at Lyon provides a possible model for another temporary move, although any agreement would depend on the terms offered and the player’s own preferences.
Manchester United are prepared to make an attractive financial proposal in an effort to secure his arrival, but money alone may not resolve the disagreement if Real Madrid remain unwilling to include a purchase clause.
