By Victor Kanayo
Captain Luka Modric has now extended his contract with Real Madrid for another one year.
This was disclosed by the club on Wednesday.
According to the club, the 38-year-old midfielder extended his contract until June 30, 2025.
Modric has won six Champions League titles, La Liga four times and lifted the Copa del Rey twice with Real Madrid.
He has only started 37 times across the last two league seasons, but remains a key player for coach Carlo Ancelotti, having helped Los Blancos to a Champions League-La Liga double last season.
Modric became the oldest goalscorer in European Championship history last month when he netted for Croatia against Italy at Euro 2024, although he could not prevent the 2018 World Cup runners-up from suffering a group-stage exit.
Meanwhile, new signing Kylian Mbappe will not be part of the Real Madrid squad that will travel to North America for a pre-season tour.
Instead, Mbappe who was officially unveiled on Tuesday, will begin his pre-season training with his new teammates at the Valdebebas training centre from August 7, as he needs rest time after his involvement with France at 2024 European Championship.
Madrid will depart for their US trip on July 28, where they will play friendly matches against Milan, Barcelona and Chelsea.
Madrid will kick-off their La Liga title defence at Real Mallorca on Sunday, August 18.
