Real Madrid Make Final Decision on Luka Modric’s Future With La Liga Club

• Real Madrid have reiterated that Luka Modric will remain at the club after January
• Modric has fallen down the pecking order at Real Madrid this season
• The veteran midfielder has been linked with Saudi Arabia clubs

Real Madrid have denied that veteran midfielder Luka Modric could be on his way out of the club in January as speculation surrounds his future with the La Liga club.

The 38-year-old midfielder has seen his game time reduced drastically this season following the arrival of Jude Bellingham, which has prompted Saudi Pro League clubs to initiate an interest in his services.

According to GOAL, Real Madrid CEO Jose Angel Sanchez has swiftly denied the swirling speculation around Modric by confirming that they are not in any negotiations for his sale with any Saudi club.

"There are no official negotiations on the part of Saudi League officials to include Luca during next January, and we have no idea about his departure from the team at the present time."

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Modric has voiced his frustration at being left out of most games this season by Carlo Ancelotti, with reports suggesting the Croatian midfielder will seek a move away at the end of the season.

Fans want Modric's best again

Meanwhile, Real Madrid supporters are hoping to see Modric back at his best and potentially secure a more prominent role in Carlo Ancelotti's plans in subsequent games, Clutch Points reports.

The 38-year-old midfielder has made just three starts in eight appearances for Los Blancos this season and has been used as a substitute five times, accumulating 307 minutes of playing time.

Modric’s contributions to Real Madrid's successes in recent years have made him a fan favourite as they now hope he will play a prominent role in their next Champions League game against SC Braga on Tuesday.

Modric unhappy with reduced role

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Modric is not happy with his current role at the club. The Ballon d'Or winner signed a new deal this summer but has been pushed to the bench so far this season.

The Croatia international joined Madrid in 2012 and has won 23 trophies in 11 years at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, cementing his status as one of the best players in Madrid history.