According to Marca, Real Madrid will make an official announcement in the coming days with Modric and
The Basque Country
contract renewal
, both of whose contracts will be extended by one year.
Modric will turn 39 this September, which will also be his first year for the
Real Madrid soccer team
He is in his 13th season of playing for Real Madrid. He is expected to overtake Puskás as the oldest player to play in Real Madrid's history. Last year, Modric had rejected a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia and said that he would not even rule out the possibility of continuing to play in the 2026 World Cup as he is still in good form.
Meanwhile, Vazquez won a 1-year contract extension through his efforts and did not hesitate to accept Real Madrid's offer. The right-back duo of Vazquez and Carvajal will continue to work together, reassuring manager Carlo Ancelotti. Vazquez has played 9 seasons for Real Madrid, appearing in 347 games and becoming an important part of the team.
Of Real Madrid's four veterans whose contracts expire this summer, with Kroos set to retire and Modric and Vazquez renewing their deals, only
Nacho
No future has been determined yet. Real Madrid fans are looking forward to the club's official announcement of the two veterans' contract extensions and hope they will continue to contribute to the team in the new season.
