Real Madrid ready to let Luka Modric leave for free

Real Madrid are considering allowing midfielder Luka Modric to leave for free after the player’s public stand for a new contract to stay beyond the campaign.

The Croatian international has stated he wants to finish his career in the Spanish capital, but Real Madrid are willing to let him leave for free this summer.

According to reports from Diario AS, the former Ballon d’Or winner is in limbo of not being offered a new contract, and it is more likely that a new deal will not come through for the player.

The 39-year-old’s deal expires at the end of this season, and he has previously said he would like to retire as a Madrid player.

Modric was hoping to stay on with the club for at least one more adventure, but the club may think otherwise.

Luka Modric is expected to leave Real Madrid for free after the current campaign (Image credit: Getty Images)

It is also believed that clubs in Qatar are monitoring Modric’s contract situation closely, hoping to pounce for the midfield “magician’s” signature.

He recently became the oldest player to appear and score for Los Blancos and currently sits ninth in all-time appearances for the Bernabeu outfit.

Carlo Ancelotti’s men have a 3-0 deficit to overturn in their Champions League quarter final tie against Arsenal and continue their pursuit of rivals Barcelona with a visit to Eibar later this evening.

Madrid currently sits in second place in La Liga, four points behind Hansi Flick’s team.