The Croatian veteran had already extended for a season in the summer of 2021, but his tireless physique and his performances still at the top allowed him to extend the adventure within the "White House", freshly crowned in the Champions League.
This season, the 2018 Ballon d'Or has played 45 matches, scored three goals and provided twelve assists.
His outside of the foot for Rodrygo's goal, during the incredible reversal of the situation against Chelsea (2-3 after extra time), notably marked the spirits in the quarter-final second leg of the Champions League.
Acclaimed Monday in Split during the reception of the French team of his teammate Karim Benzema, the playmaker of Real and the Croatian selection received a huge tribute, tifo in support, for his 150th selection.
Arrived at Real in 2012 from Tottenham for 35 M EUR, Modric was decried for a time, before asserting himself as a legend.
He has since played 436 matches in the white tunic, two less than Cristiano Ronaldo.
"Modric is going to end his career at Real Madrid. I don't know when, but it's everyone's idea. There's no problem either for the club or for us (management, editor's note) for extend his contract, that's clear. He takes care of himself, he's never had a serious injury in his career, that helps a lot. If I had to compare him to anyone, it would be Maldini, who had him also won a Champions League at 40," slipped Carlo Ancelotti on April 16 at a press conference.
"I haven't extended yet, but I'm not going to do an Mbappé at the club, I hope the club won't do it to me either!", joked the Croatian playing master at the microphone of radio Cope, before the Champions League final.
"We have a very good relationship. I have said many times that I want to finish my career here," Modric added.
Pending the decision of the young French prodigy Aurélien Tchouaméni, coveted by Real, a few weeks after the non-arrival of Kylian Mbappé and after the announcement of the departures of Isco, Marcelo and Gareth Bale and the recruitment of Antonio Rüdiger , Modric's extension continues to shape Real's squad for the 2022-23 season.
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