Real Madrid Star Luka Modric Told to Retire From International Football As Condition for a New Contract

• Luka Modric will only get a contract extension with Real Madrid if he hangs up his boots for Croatia
• Modric has featured in 470 games for Real Madrid in all competitions since his transfer from Tottenham in 2012
• The Croatian midfielder also has five Champions League trophies and three La Liga titles with Real Madrid

Luka Modric has a tough choice to make if he wants to keep playing for Real Madrid beyond the 2022/23 season.

The 37-year-old midfielder who won multiple trophies in over 11 seasons with the La Liga champions is still one of Real Madrid’s key players under Carlo Ancelotti.

According to Sportskeeda, Real Madrid has agreed to offer Modric a new one-year contract extension on the condition that he retires from the Croatian national team.

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Modric’s current contract with Los Blancos expires in June 2023 and the club is willing to extend the 37-year-old's deal only if he walks away from international football.

Leaders in Madrid made the choice after noticing a sharp decline in Modric's energy levels following the 2022 World Cup, where he helped Croatia finish third.

Modric edging towards Real Madrid exit

Meanwhile, Luka Modric could be on his way out of Real Madrid after 11 seasons with the reigning La Liga champions at the end of the current season, The Sun reports.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr are reportedly interested in signing the veteran Croatian midfielder should he be made available by Real Madrid.

Modric could be reunited with his former Real Madrid teammate in the Middle East if he decides to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season with Al Nassr set to offer him a bumper deal.

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Luka Modric squashes retirement plans

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Luka Modric has had a glorious career, especially during his spell at Real Madrid, but the veteran midfielder is not yet ready to hang up his boots.

The Croatian midfielder joined Real Madrid from English Premier League side Tottenham for £30 million in 2012 and has gone on to become one of the Spanish club’s greats.

Modric who is into the final months of his current Real Madrid contract is not ready to retire and has revealed he wants to get a new deal with the La Liga champions.