Having been awarded the Ballon d'Or for 2018, Luka Modric made it clear that he is happy at Real Madrid and has no plans to leave the club.
The midfielder ended ten years of domination from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo and was humbled by the award.
"It's difficult to find the words to express how I feel," he admitted.
"I'm very happy and grateful to everyone who recognised my journey."
"I held back the tears, it's been an exceptional night to form part of these players who have won this prize."
After speculation in the summer, Modric was also quizzed on what his plans were for the future.
"I have two years left and hopefully one more," the 33-year-old said.
"The club show me a lot of affection and I'd like to retire at Real Madrid.
"My family enjoy it and I want to keep enjoying this huge club."
That has not removed Modric's competitive edge though, as even amid the celebrations he was focused on the next challenge.
"[Antoine] Griezmann and [Kylian] Mbappe have congratulated me, it's a dream year," Modric said of his rivals.
"As a person I want more with my team, starting with the World Club Cup."
Modric will return to Madrid ahead of Thursday's Copa del Rey tie with UD Melilla.
BernardIgnatius
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yeah like perez is gonna let that happen.. pretty sure that perez will make modric unhappy as well and modric will leave midway.. i'm saying this because i thought one person who could retire at rm was ronaldo and they let him leave.. and if a club is capable of letting a player like ronaldo leave on contract grounds then what can you say about modric..
RealMd13
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Modric: I would like to retire at Real Madrid Me: thank you 🙏🏾 I wish CR7 was like you but Nope!
Longlife2000
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Papa Perez effect. ...😂😂👇
Longlife2000
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Inter Milan after hearing that Modric said he will like to retire at Madrid. ...😂😂👇
Besacilmry
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Yeahh Ronaldo said that too