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.
Cristiano Ronaldo explains why he signed for Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr
Portuguese football star, Cristiano Ronaldo has explained why he turned back on Europe and made a complete switch to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.
Ronaldo is set to earn an eye-watering £173million per year in the Middle East country, an unprecedented footballing payday which also signals the conclusion of his top-level career.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner who is now the most high-profile player ever to grace Asian football, said he’s fortunate to have won everything he set out to win in European football and now feels this is the right moment to share his experience in Asia.
Speaking after signing for the club, Ronaldo said;
“I am excited to experience a new football league in a different country. The vision of what Al Nassr are doing and developing in Saudi Arabia both in terms of men’s and women’s football is very inspiring. We can see from Saudi Arabia’s recent performance at the World Cup that this is a country with big football ambitions and a lot of potential.
“I am fortunate that I have won everything I set out to win in European football and feel now that this is the right moment to share my experience in Asia. I am looking forward to joining my new teammates and together with them, help the club to achieve success.”
Ronaldo leaves behind arguably the greatest European career of all time, forged over 21 glittering years. On top of winning five Champions League crowns, seven league titles; namely those of England, Italy, and Spain and 20 other trophies at club level, the Portugal captain fired his nation to a historic win at Euro 2016, the first of two honours at international level.