Midfielder Luka Modric has stated that he hopes to finalize his contract extension with Real Madrid after the Champions League final on June 2nd.

In an interview with COPE, Croatian national team captain Luka Modric revealed: “I hope my contract extension will be finalized on Saturday, after the Champions League final.”

Both parties are keen on extending their collaboration for another season. Modric still wants to contribute to Real Madrid, while coach Carlo Ancelotti trusts the 38-year-old midfielder’s abilities.

If he signs a new contract, Modric will enter his 13th season at Bernabeu, turning 39 early next year. He would be a rare case of a nearly 40-year-old player being valued by Real Madrid.

This season, Modric hasn’t been a regular starter but has still appeared in 32 La Liga matches and 10 Champions League games. At 38, it’s understandable he can’t play the full 90 minutes every match.

Modric joined Real Madrid from Tottenham in 2012 under coach Jose Mourinho for €40 million. Initially struggling to adapt, Mourinho trusted that Modric would become one of the world’s top midfielders.

And reality has proven this. Modric has achieved great success with Real Madrid, including 5 Champions League titles, 3 La Liga titles, and 4 FIFA Club World Cups. He also won the Ballon d’Or in 2018.

The contract extension with Real Madrid is almost certain to occur after the Champions League final. Modric will continue to contribute to the Royal Spanish club and aim for even higher goals in the upcoming season.