Real Madrid comes up with big news again day after Kylian Mbappé presentation

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Luka Modric to stay at Real Madrid for another year, it says the Royal officially announced on Wednesday. The 38-year-old midfielder, who had a disappointing European Championship with Croatia, is now under contract until mid-2025.

About two months ago, Modric reached an agreement in principle with Real Madrid about a one-year contract extension. However, the official announcement was still a long time coming. On Wednesday, a day after the official presentation of Kylian Mbappé at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, it finally happened.

Last season, Modric was more often than not on the bench at Real Madrid. Coach Carlo Ancelotti often let the Croatian come on as a second-half substitute in bigger matches. In LaLiga, Modric still regularly played ninety minutes.

His substitutions, particularly in the Champions League win, have convinced the club's management that Modric can also be of value to the club next season. the Meringues

The club management hesitated for a long time whether a contract extension for Modric was a good idea, but eventually they realised that he is one of the leaders of the team and how much he can still contribute to Real Madrid in his new role.

Modric could become Real Madrid's oldest player ever next season. Cruijff of the Balkans is already the oldest Real Madrid player in competition and Europe ever, but not of all time. Ferenc Puskás played a Copa del Rey match for the capital when he was 39 years and 36 days old.

Mbappe

Modric could very likely be on the pitch with Mbappé sooner than expected. The French superstar underwent his medical on Tuesday, which according to ASH it has been shown that the damage to his broken nose is not too bad. The French superstar does not need surgery, which makes the European Super Cup match against Atalanta (14 August) seem feasible. Incidentally, Mbappé has chosen to wear shirt number 9, so that Modric can continue to play with his beloved shirt number 10.

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