Modric signs new one-year deal at Real Madrid

Croatian midfielder Luka Modric has signed a new one-year deal at Real Madrid.

Modric was due to become a free agent at the end of June, but the Blancos have tied him down to fresh terms which will see him remain at Santiago Bernabeu until at least the end of the 2021-22 campaign.

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The 35-year-old has spent the last nine years of his career in the Spanish capital, and will now go on to reach a decade of service for the club.

“Real Madrid CF and Luka Modric have agreed to extend the player’s contract, which remains with the club until June 30, 2022.” read a club statement.