Real Madrid head coach, Carlo Ancelotti has stated that the decision to continue at Real Madrid beyond this season rests with Luka Modric.
Carlo Ancelotti declined to comment on Luka Modric’s contract extension at Real Madrid, stating that the decision lies with the player. Modric, a veteran midfielder who has been with Los Blancos for the past 12 years, has less than six months remaining on his current deal.
Speaking to reporters, the Italian manager said, “We celebrated Luka because he deserved it, he scored a great goal that gave us three points, and he brought a lot more. He had freshness. He shows that it is very difficult to leave him on the bench. Not just because of the goal, but because of how he trains every day.
“It’s in Luka’s hands what he wants to do. We have to wait for his decision. Out of respect for him, I can’t give him advice. He knows perfectly well what he has to do. The quality of the minutes is more important than the quantity.”
Luka Modric, the Croatia international, scored the sole goal for Real Madrid in their 1-0 victory over Sevilla in a pivotal La Liga match on Sunday, allowing them to maintain their eight-point lead at the top of the table.
Modric has featured in 21 league games this season, starting in 11 of them. Real Madrid’s next match is against Valencia in a league fixture on Saturday, followed by a Champions League clash against RB Leipzig on March 6.