{"id":96248,"date":"2023-11-19T11:24:34","date_gmt":"2023-11-19T11:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stopsmokingway.com\/?p=96248"},"modified":"2023-11-19T11:24:34","modified_gmt":"2023-11-19T11:24:34","slug":"luka-modric-will-leave-real-madrid-at-end-of-the-season-for-saudi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stopsmokingway.com\/soccer\/luka-modric-will-leave-real-madrid-at-end-of-the-season-for-saudi\/","title":{"rendered":"Luka Modric 'will leave Real Madrid at end of the season for Saudi'"},"content":{"rendered":"
Luka Modric will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season to join the Saudi Pro League, according to Spanish media.<\/p>\n
The 38-year-old Croatian has seen his playing time reduced thanks to the signing of English superstar Jude Bellingham.<\/p>\n
Modric’s agent has previously hinted that the midfielder has had several offers from other clubs.<\/p>\n
He said: ‘This summer there was interest. The player has several offers, from a club the capital and another club . Modric is currently thinking about Real Madrid, but the idea of \u200b\u200bhim moving to the Saudi Pro League is possible if the offer is suitable.’<\/span><\/p>\n And now, according to Spanish media media outlet Sport, Modric looks set to end his twelve year career at Los Blancos at the end of the season.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Luka Modric has struggled for minutes this season, only starting five times out of 17 games<\/p>\n <\/p>\n New signing Jude Bellingham has asserted himself as a starter in the Real Madrid midfield<\/p>\n Your browser does not support iframes.<\/p>\n As the former Ballon d’Or winner nears the end of his career, a multi-million-pound contract in the Saudi Pro League would be too good of an offer to turn down.\u00a0<\/p>\n Real Madrid have previously stated they are not considering any deals with Saudi clubs.<\/p>\n But, it appears the club will likely allow Modric to leave at the end of the season and not in January as they will look to keep him as injury cover.<\/p>\n A similar proposal by a Saudi club could be made along the lines of former team-mate and Frenchman Karim Benzema.<\/p>\n And given that Modric has only made five starts out of a possible 17 so far this season, it is looking increasingly likely.<\/p>\n It’s All Kicking Off is an exciting new podcast from Mail Sport that promises a different take on Premier League football.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n It is available on MailOnline, Mail+, YouTube, Apple Music and Spotify.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Your browser does not support iframes.<\/p>\nIT’S ALL KICKING OFF!\u00a0<\/h3>\n