Real Madrid veteran happy to continue at the club; player asked to call up Xabi Alonso | OneFootball

As we approach the summer transfer window, there are multiple Real Madrid stars who are uncertain about their future at the club.

One of them is Luka Modric, whose contract expires at the end of the season. The veteran has been a great servant for the club, but many believe his time at Santiago Bernabeu has come to an end.

This is relevant especially considering the fact that Real Madrid are set to appoint Xabi Alonso as the new manager, who likes to operate around a young team.

Modric wants to continue

However, according to MARCA, Modric himself has no intention of walking away just yet. Yhe Croatian midfielder is keen to stay on for one more season.

He is even willing to accept revised contract terms, knowing his role may be limited under the new project.

What’s next for Modric this summer? (Photo by Simon Hofmann/Getty Images for Laureus)

His personal goal is clear: continue at Madrid for one more year, lead Croatia into the 2026 World Cup, and then retire from elite football.

Despite the lack of formal talks with club president Florentino Perez so far, Modric’s commitment to the club has not wavered.

In fact, those close to him say he is ready for any role the team needs – be it as a mentor off the bench or a midfield stabilizer in key moments.

Interestingly, some teammates and club members have reportedly advised Modric to reach out to Xabi Alonso directly. The idea is to get a sense of the new manager’s vision and whether there is a place for him in it.

The coming few weeks, therefore, could prove to be important for the veteran midfielder as he looks to extend his storied spell at Real Madrid at least for another year.

Real Madrid, for their part, have reportedly identified as an ideal replacement for Modric in the form of Alexis Mac Allister, but signing the Liverpool star could prove to be expensive.