Does a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia make Luka Modric ponder? Like our French FT-Partner editorial Foot Market reports, second division side Al Alhi Saudi FC want to lure the midfielder into the desert with a better offer than Real Madrid. The promotion candidate wants to establish himself with the 37-year-old as a central figure in the coming season in the Saudi Professional League. Where Cristiano Ronaldo earns his bread and butter at Al Hilal as an international figurehead.
Modric’s contract with Real is currently expiring. The signs were recently clear for extension at the Royal. In previous talks, both sides were interested in continuing the eleven-year collaboration. Modric is still an essential part of the Ancelotti team Modric has played 44 competitive games this season, around half of which were starting XI appearances. The noble technician contributed six goals and six assists. The Croatian is currently out with a muscle injury in his thigh.
