Real close to agreeing contract extension with ‘Modric-Cross’
Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are likely to play for Real next season.
“Luka Modric has agreed to stay at Real Madrid and Toni Kroos is expected to sign a new contract, ending speculation over the future of both players,” British outlet Goal.com reported on Monday (Aug. 19).
Modric and Kroos are two midfielders with Real history. Known as the Camorra, like Casemiro, they were one of the best midfield lines in the league and Champions League, alongside Busquets, Chavi, and Iniesta.
The dynamic duo, who have been crucial to Real’s success in recent years, both have a few months left on their contracts, and despite their form, it was widely expected that they would leave Real Madrid. It’s a sad moment for sure, but one that was necessary for the club’s continued development.
The British publication The Athletic reported on April 18 (KST) that “Real Madrid are currently considering the possibility of extending the contracts of Kroos and Modric. Real want Kroos and Modric to stay at the club as long as they believe they can compete at the highest level.”
Ancelotti wants to keep the two players because of the competitiveness and team culture they bring to their teammates. He also believes they have 토토 performed well throughout this season.
Speaking about the future of his players, Ancelotti said: “The club is not anxious, I am not anxious, Cross is not anxious. Our goal is to win the Champions League and that’s secondary, after that the parties involved will have to talk. We are all thinking about one thing and one thing only: winning the Champions League.”
Now, even the president has stepped in to help re-sign the pair. According to Spanish outlet Marca, president Florentino Perez is personally trying to get the two players to agree 토토사이트 to extensions. Perez is stepping in to finalize the two players’ contracts. Perez has had several meetings with both players and has agreed to a one-year extension with Modric, while Cross has been offered a new contract.
Despite limited playing time this season, Modric and Kroos bring an irreplaceable level of experience and leadership to Real Madrid. Their leadership and winning mentality will allow Real Madrid to continue to compete at the highest level.