Luka Modric's contract comes to an end in 2021 and, although Real Madrid have yet to extend it, the 35-year-old midfielder stressed that he wants to hang up his boots at Los Blancos.
The Croatia international also acknowledged that he hasn't started in some of Real Madrid's last few games due to technical decision, but indicated that, whenever he is on the pitch, he aims to do what it takes to help his team win.
"I've said [that I want to stay at Real Madrid] many times, but let's see what happens," said Modric in a pre-match press conference on Tuesday. "I always give the same answer. I feel good and I want to continue at Real Madrid.
"I feel that I can help the team. If you ask me what I want, of course I want to stay.
"I want to end my career here, but it depends on many things. But no one will be happier than me if I can finish my career here.
"I feel good. These games that I have not played it was due to a decision made by the coach and when I play I try to do well.
"They are talking a lot about my situation, but let's see what happens in the future."
Modric went on to break down the reasons behind Real Madrid's slow start to the Champions League this season, with Los Blancos having registered just one victory in three European games.
"We lack a little bit of everything," Modric added. "First, it is important to not have injuries.
"It is true that we are lacking consistency, but we have also shown good things. Sometimes it is difficult for us to play without fans. But I think we are going to improve and that we are going to have a good season. "
Real Madrid have had to play one game every three days this season due to their congested schedule. On top of that, players have to travel abroad with their national teams and Modric has expressed his frustration for the way the footballers are being treated.
"It is true that there are too many games, every three days there are games with the national teams, in Europe and in LaLiga," Modric declared. "We live in a very complicated time and nobody asks about the health of the players.
"There are many injuries. No more competitions should be created because there will be more injuries and I don't know who would play in those games."
AHSumon
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Don't judge him enjoy him till retirement ❤️
CR7nly
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I'm afraid madrid won't extend his contract coz they want his shirt number to give it to hazard and the number 7 to mbappe. But I hope modric surrender and give them the shirt number so that his contract will be renewed
the way hazard is playing I don't think he deserves no.10. modric is taking care of no.10 perfectly
CR7nly
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lots of love modric. no doubt u will retire at Madrid u are one of the greatest midfielders in the world and our club legend without a doubt
IsaacNkhata
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I don't think if real madrid will renew his contract because age matters . real madrid likes young players
Oseans
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Don’t we all 😑😑
Muhdnabiljika2003
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Ballon Dor Winner
mamarbel
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I'm afraid madrid won't extend his contract coz they want his shirt number to give it to hazard and the number 7 to mbappe. But I hope modric surrender and give them the shirt number so that his contract will be renewed
Lebacnptu
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SORRY WE DON'T DO THAT HEAR[Crylaugh]
MainaBukar
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staying at best club
sadiik007
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Come to Milan and become a legend
Alfred Appiah
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Quit lying man, you Antonio Conte is coming for you and Real Madrid will sell you to them so be ready and stop the blabla nonsense because we’ve it before from the GOAT Ronaldo but later left.
MUSTAQUE11
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u got cr7 in there
he is Madrid legend
themainman
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yeah that's our depth in our midfield. I remember in classico when de Jong left confused and modric made neto dance[Crylaugh]
😂😂😂😂.. good answer.. I was gonna say the same thing
FuckEverything
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My real Madrid squad
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u got cr7 in there
FuckEverything
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Retire now before its too late
Bayak215
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Let's wait and see if that will be possible in the eyes of the president.
Radoun
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love Real Madrid Legend Modric ❤️❤️
jobcekortu
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0 Tottenham we be real Madrid retirement club
Somak7
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cry baby[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
I never cry it's u guys[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]after all humiliation for so long in ucl to going trophyless and ur goat sending burofax[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Somak7
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even Zidane is not using him as a regular starter these days.
yeah that's our depth in our midfield. I remember in classico when de Jong left confused and modric made neto dance[Crylaugh]
Vezonic22
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Modric, best you start looking at the exit soon least you end up leaving like Casillas.
naushadsmith
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modric is a spurs legend
MUSTAQUE11
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again jan oblak[Crylaugh]
khalid_mahad_ibrahim
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My real Madrid squad
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say Barca fan
dukbcdeoy
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legend cette est quoi nous vouloir ma modric
hazardeden1017
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My real Madrid squad
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again jan oblak[Crylaugh]
MUSTAQUE11
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he is doing much better than ur entire midfield
even Zidane is not using him as a regular starter these days.
MUSTAQUE11
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he is doing much better than ur entire midfield
cry baby[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Somak7
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But you need to be sharp even at 35-40.Otherwise your time will be up.Even Iniesta,Xavi were left before 35-36 because of lack of pace comparing to their prime time.Midfielders hardly play above 35.
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he is doing much better than ur entire midfield
vishnuvpv
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Of course who doesn't want to
MUSTAQUE11
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But you need to be sharp even at 35-40.Otherwise your time will be up.Even Iniesta,Xavi were left before 35-36 because of lack of pace comparing to their prime time.Midfielders hardly play above 35.
chrisrhapsody
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No one would play shoulder to shoulder with legends and leave even a when they leave you become a legend by association
❤️Rashnicss❤️
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We'll said Legend
mazhan
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You joking
MUSTAQUE11
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My real Madrid squad