The “Marca” newspaper revealed that Real Madrid’s play-maker, Croatian international Luka Modric, had rejected an offer from Al-Nasr Saudi Arabia to join Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo, who had recently moved to Al-Alamy.The Spanish newspaper confirmed that Saudi Arabia wants to raise football to the ranks of the global elite and increase viewership by attracting top stars.
So after signing with Ronaldo, Al- Nasr seeks to include Modric and Spanish defender Sergio Ramos from Paris Saint-Germain.Marca said that Modric, 37, wants to stay for at least another season at Real Madrid before considering playing for another club.
The Croatian star will postpone the tempting offers he received from Saudi Arabia and the United States, given his desire to continue with the Royal Club.The newspaper added, “Modric proved in the 2022 World Cup that he still has all the capabilities (despite his old age), which is something he shows every time he wears a Real Madrid shirt, and that was evident on December 30 in Real Madrid’s last match against Real Valladolid.”
37-year-old Croatian captain, Luka Modric has reportedly snubbed big-money offers from MLS and Saudi Arabia in hope of renewing his contract with Real Madrid.
Popular Spanish newspaper, Marca reported that Modric who will soon complete his 12-month deal at Santiago Bernabeu, is hoping that another short-term offer will be presented to him, giving an opportunity to spend his 12th season in the Spanish capital.
Though no deal has been reached, it was gathered that the Croatian footballer is on the radar of some clubs in the United States and Saudi Arabia.
According to Marca, Saudi club, Al-Nassr, who just signed Cristiano Ronaldo, are keen on adding Sergio Ramos and Modric to their ranks in upcoming windows.
However, Modric who is prepared to be patient to get a deal from Real Madrid, has already rejected the lucrative offers from America and Saudi Arabia with a view of staying in the Spanish capital beyond the end of the season.
