Luka Modric rejects big offers from Saudi and extends his contract with Real Madrid.

Why you're reading this: Luka Modric remains one of most coveted midfielders of recent times. Croatian has defied odds even in his late thirties and has been backbone of Real Madrid since he came on board. 37-year-old came to Spain from Tottenham Hotspur in 2012 and took very little time to prove his mettle on Spanish soil.

3 things you need to kw

• Real Madrid have been one of most successful teams in Europe
• Modric has five Champions League titles on his tally
• Midfielder has gone on to win more than 100 titles during his time at Santiago Bernabeu.

Luka Modric signs one-year extension at Real Madrid

Luka Modric has put pen to paper on a one-year extension deal which will w keep him at club at least till 2024. midfielder's previous contract was supposed to expire this season and Madrid hierarchy made sure player doesn't have to leave club imminently. 

ted journalist, Fabrizio Roma revealed player had rejected a lucrative proposal from Saudi Arabia to commit his future furr with club. Madrid released an official statement confirming development. "Real Madrid CF and Luka Modrić have agreed to extend player's contract, which remains linked to club until June 30, 2024."

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"Luka Modrić joined Real Madrid in 2012. In his eleven seasons defending our shirt, he has played 488 matches and He has won 23 titles: 5 Champions League, 5 Club World Cups, 4 European Super Cups, 3 Leagues, 2 Copas del Rey and 4 Spanish Super Cups."

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Madrid failed to win La Liga last time as FC Barcelona dominate Spanish top tier throughout season on ir way to summit. In Champions League too y lost to a superior Manchester City who went on to conquer Europe by getting better of Inter Milan. Modric can w help Madrid in reviving ir lost pride as he can play mentor to likes of Jude Bellingham who has been roped in from Borussia Dortmund this summer.