Luka Modric’s wonderful Real Madrid career might soon be coming to an end. Carlo Ancelotti, the team’s coach, has made a seductive offer to the player, who is seeing his playing time decline and contract negotiations hanging up: a spot on the coaching staff following retirement. A report that was posted on The Athletic says as much.
Despite not having made a choice yet, the 38-year-old Croatian maestro appears set to leave the team that has made him a legend. Now that he isn’t Ancelotti’s default starter, Modric has three choices: give up on playing time, accept a smaller position as an elder, or hang up the boots.
There are rumors that Real Madrid is willing to extend, but there are no assurances about consistent playing time. Ancelotti, who has centered his midfield around young talents like Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga, and Federico Valverde while maintaining the excellent play of veteran Toni Kroos, is the one who has to make that decision.
But giving up the well-known white shirt might not be part of retirement. With Ancelotti’s offer, Modric has a fascinating option to stay with the team he’s called home for twelve seasons and go straight into coaching.
One thing is certain: Modric’s forthcoming choice is a huge turning moment for both the player and the club, regardless of whether he decides to continue playing or pass on his knowledge from the sidelines.
