Real Madrid idol should announce retirement after World Cup, says journalist

Historic idol of the Croatian national team and Real Madrid, Luka Modric could soon retire from football. According to journalist Nicolò Schira, a transfer specialist, the 40-year-old midfielder is considering ending his career after the World Cup.

In a post on social media made this Tuesday (27), Nicolò Schira even stated that the Croatian has been advised by family members to "hang up his boots".

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Currently, Modric plays for Milan, in Italy. According to the European press, the player should not renew his contract with the Rossoneros.

In addition, the Croatian's stay at the Italian club for next season is considered unlikely, especially after the team failed to secure a place in the Champions League. Milan finished Serie A in fifth place, with 70 points, and will compete in the Europa League in the 2026-27 season.

Luka Modric's career
Modric came into football with Dinamo Zagreb, in Croatia. In 2008, he was signed by Tottenham, a club where he stood out and began his successful career on the international stage.

After a spell at Spurs, the Croatian arrived at Real Madrid in 2012. At the Spanish club, he became one of the most important players of a historic generation, accumulating almost 600 matches with the Merengue shirt.

In 12 seasons at Real Madrid, Modric took to the field 597 times, scored 43 goals and distributed 95 assists. Among his main achievements, he won six editions of the Champions League, four Club World Cups and several national titles.

The midfielder also played a notable role in the Croatian national team, being runner-up in the World Cup in 2018 and semi-finalist in 2022.

In addition, Modric won the Ballon d'Or in 2018.

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Source: CNN