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Real Madrid’s veteran midfielder all set to stay at Bernabeu – Fabrizio Romano
After a hard-fought 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund at Wembley, Real Madrid are currently in celebration mode as they are now not only champions of Spain but also Europe.
While the win did see Real Madrid seal the Champions League for a record 15th time, it was also a bittersweet moment for fans, as Toni Kroos and Nacho Fernandez bid their farewell.
Fortunately for the fans, not all Real Madrid veterans are set to leave the Bernabeu this coming summer, as everything suggests Luka Modric will continue for another year.
Before the game, it was reported that the Croatian international had accepted a new offer from Real Madrid and would remain at Bernabeu for another season.
Fabrizio Romano confirms Modric stay
Those reports have now been confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who has issued his ‘here we go’ for the renewal of Modric.
Romano suggests Modric is all set to sign a one-year deal next week. The player is expected to meet with President Florentino Perez soon, where he will pen a new contract and Real Madrid will subsequently announce the deal.
A member of the Real Madrid first-team since 2012, Modric is considered a living legend at Bernabeu, having featured in 534 competitive matches for the club. Last night’s triumph marked his sixth UCL victory with Los Blancos.
How Modric’s stay can impact Real Madrid
With Toni Kroos departing this summer, Modric’s prolonged stay at Real Madrid could prove to be very important as the club look to smoothen the transition.
Although young midfielders such as Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni and Fede Valverde have done an excellent job, they do require guidance from an experienced figure such as Modric.
The Croat’s experience and leadership could go a long way in marshalling an otherwise young Real Madrid midfield unit.
Real Madrid youngster Endrick continues to attract interest from several clubs ahead of another potential loan move in the upcoming January transfer window.
The latest side considering a move for the Brazilian forward is Aston Villa.
Indeed, according to reports relayed by Bernabeu Digital, the Premier League club are interested in signing the Real Madrid striker on loan in January.
No minutes for Endrick
Endrick has had very limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season. Across Real Madrid’s nine matches in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, the Brazilian has played just four minutes, coming on in the 86th minute against Elche.
Such limited playing time has left the young forward struggling to gain the minutes and experience needed to develop his talent at Real Madrid.
As such, another loan move, like last January when he left for Olympique Lyon, could offer him a chance to play more regularly and continue his progression.
Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, have now emerged as an interested party to acquire the Brazilian international’s services on loan for the second half of the season.
AC Milan also interested in Endrick
Howver, Aston Villa are not the only club monitoring Endrick’s situation. AC Milan have also renewed their interest in the Brazilian forward.
The Rossoneri already held an interest in the 20-year-old forward during the summer transfer window and are knocking on the doors once again now.
In fact, some reports in Italy even go on to suggest that the youngster is ready to pounce on the opportunity to sign for the Serie A giants.
For now, however, there have been no concrete developments or formal approaches from any interested club.
Real Madrid are understood to be open to allowing Endrick to leave on loan, but they are not considering a permanent sale as they still have a lot of faith in the promising attacker whom they signed from Palmeiras.
With Aston Villa and AC Milan both interested, the coming months could prove important in determining where the young Brazilian will continue his development.
