As speculation swirls about his next move, Croatian captain Luka Modrić made it clear he’s putting all distractions aside—for now.
“I can’t say anything on that topic. There have been calls and some contacts, but I’ve put everything on hold. I want to focus on the national team and Real Madrid. I haven’t made any decision, and I don’t know when I will,” Modrić said when asked about the continuation of his career.
Commenting on ongoing media speculation and transfer rumours, the veteran midfielder was unfazed. “We can’t control what’s written in the media, or the rumours, as they say. It doesn’t affect my focus, and I don’t think it affects the others either. Our goal is to win tomorrow. It’s normal that these stories pop up at this time of year. Many players still don’t know where they’ll be next season. I don’t think it disrupts even the younger players—it doesn’t affect their focus.”
Looking ahead, Modrić also addressed the possibility of playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
“The World Cup is a big motivation. I don’t know whose last it will be—and whose it won’t. We’ll see if I’ll play in it. I feel good, I’m healthy, and I have the desire to play, but it depends on where I continue my career.”