Real Madrid, Modric “warns” Ancelotti: “I didn’t stay to watch”

The choices of Charles Ancelottivoted for a very green midfield with Camavinga, the star Bellingham and Tchouameni, caused discussion, but the start of the championship with victories put all the controversies to rest.

Now, since the retirement of the Croatian national team, of which he is still captain and a very regular player, Modric has spoken for the first time in public about his new “status” at Real Madrid.

A situation that the Ballon d’Or 2018 Obviously it is hoped that it will not be definitive, but that it is accepted as a good professional and as a locker room man: “I’m calm, I know well that I have to work as I always have and that sooner or later I will have my opportunities – Modric’s words reported by Sportske Jutarki – The competition in midfield is very qualified, we have young players of the highest level, but I still remain firmly convinced that I can play and that Real Madrid needs me”.

“Of course, no one is happy when they are not playing – added Modric – I didn’t stay to watch, but my only condition for renewing was that I was still considered a competitive player and not just a symbol. In my career I don’t think I’ve ever been on the bench for three games in a row, the feeling was strange, but the coach has his reasons and what happened certainly doesn’t shock me. Then, if it turns out that I’m no longer important, we’ll see what to do…”.

Modric then spoke about the quick negotiation for the renewal of the contract: “Last spring Real Madrid expressed their desire to let me stay and I wanted the same thing. The relationships are excellent, the agreement was reached quickly, I have been here for 12 years and we have never had any problems. Offers from Arabia? Yes, there were, but I would only have evaluated them if Real Madrid didn’t want to keep me. I want to enjoy every moment here“.

Finally a joke about the old guard, from who to how Benzema he greeted to whom, how Toni Krooshold on…: “Toni and I are not giving up, but we are also aware that the end of our story is approaching… It is natural that this is the case. He is four years younger than me, but he has a different view than me on the length of his career. We hope we can experience more beautiful moments together. Benzema? It’s sad that he left, we shared a lot for 11 years, but it was the same thing with Ramos, Marcelo, Ronaldo… We gained a lot and enjoyed a lot, these are relationships that will remain forever“.

If you want to learn more about all the issues on the world of football without missing any updates, stay connected with Itasportpress to find out all the day’s news.