Although he still plays at the top level, Luka Modrić is thinking about the steps after he stops playing football professionally. The Croatian maestro plans to return to Real Madrid, but he is not in a hurry to make a decision, given that even at the age of 41, he is providing outstanding games in the Milan shirt.
His return to his beloved club is certain, but at the moment he has other priorities, writes Defensa Central in the headline “Modrić accepted, then postponed his return to Real Madrid”.
Modrić allegedly accepted offer by Florentino Pérez to return to Madrid after his career, either as a club ambassador or as a coach. However, Modrić’s idea is to take it first a year off in order to devote himself to his family after leaving Milan. After that, he plans to enroll in coaching courses with the aim of taking over one of the younger categories in Real’s academy.
Working with children it represents a great desire for him and he sees it as an ideal start to his coaching career, according to Spanish journalists.
Focus on Milan and the World Cup
Although the plan to return to Madrid is set, Modrić is aware that things can change. His games in Milan are at an extremely high level, and they are very satisfied with his contribution to the club.
In the coming months, the club and the player should discuss the future in more detail, the Spanish media announced. Currently, Modric’s main goal is the upcoming World Cupwhere he wants to say goodbye to the Croatian national team in the best possible way and take his national team as far as possible, reports Index.hr.
A legend on and off the field
Luka Modrić’s career is spectacular and will be remembered as one of the best midfielders in history. After years at the highest level, during which he rejected financially more generous offers, he created an unbreakable bond with Real Madrid and the Croatian national team, according to Defensa Central.
Let’s remind you, Modrić won a record 28 trophies with Real, while with Croatia he was second and third in the world championships and second in the League of Nations.
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