MADRID, June 8, 2022 (BSS/AFP) - Luka Modric has signed a new deal to keep
him at Real Madrid until the end of next season, the European champions said
on Wednesday.

The Croatia midfielder, who turns 37 in September, played a key role in Carlo
Ancelotti's side last term as they won the La Liga and Champions League
titles.

"Real Madrid C. F. and Luka Modric have reached an agreement to extend the
player's contract until 30 June 2023," the club said in a statement.

Modric, who won his 150th international cap in Croatia's 1-1 draw with France
on Monday, also signed a one-year deal 12 months ago.

He joined Real from Tottenham in 2012 and has gone on to make 436 appearances
for the Spanish giants, winning the Champions League five times and three La
Liga titles.

"Modric is going to end his career with Real Madrid," Real coach Ancelotti
said in April.

"I don't know when, but that's everyone's idea. There's no problem for the
club or the management to extend his contract, that's clear."

Modric has continued to regularly start in midfield alongside fellow club
stalwarts Casemiro and Toni Kroos.

Eduardo Camavinga has impressed in his first season, often as a substitute,
while Madrid have reportedly agreed a deal to sign his fellow French
youngster Aurelien Tchouameni from Monaco.

But Modric was never expected to follow long-time teammates Isco, Gareth Bale
and Marcelo out of the door at the Santiago Bernabeu.