Real Madrid superstar rejects staggering €80m-per-season Saudi Pro League offer - Reports
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has reportedly turned down an €80 million per season offer from Saudi giants Al Ahli.
According to Marca (via Madrid Zone), Modric has snubbed a move to the Saudi Pro League, as he wants to stay at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Croatian midfielder's future is uncertain, as his contract expires at the end of the month.
Modric looked set to remain with Real Madrid heading into the summer before Al Ahli's interest became known. The Saudi giants were eager to lure the biggest names to the Middle East following that his former teammate Karim Benzema is moving to Al Ittihad.
However, Modric has seemingly rejected Al Malaki's offer and intends on continuing with Los Blancos. Spanish journalist Arancha Rodriguez has said that the 37-year-old has already signed a new extension with Carlo Ancelotti's side.
Modric joined Real Madrid in 2012 and has become a Los Merengues legend during his 11 seasons at the Bernabeu. He has won five Champions League, three La Liga and two Copa del Rey trophies.
The Croatian has featured in 52 games across competitions, scoring six goals and providing as many assists. The veteran midfielder returned from Croatia's 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign slightly fatigued but still contributed to Madrid's cause.
Modric touched on his contract expiring saying that he wanted to merit a new deal (via Marca):
"I want to continue because I deserve to, not because it's a gift. I've never been given anything for free."
The Madrid midfielder now looks set to stay with Madrid rather than join the world-class array of talent heading to Saudi. He will look to help Ancelotti's side bounce back after a frustrating campaign.
Real Madrid award Vinicius Junior with No. 7 shirt
Vinicius Junior's captivating displays for Real Madrid this season has seen the Brazilian given the illustrious No. 7 jersey.
The young attacker has been in sensational form, bagging 23 goals and providing 21 assists in 55 games across competitions. The 22-year-old takes the No. 7 shirt from Eden Hazard after the Belgian was released by Los Blancos.
Some of Madrid's most iconic players have worn the shirt, including Vinicius' idol Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese icon scored 450 goals and provided 131 assists in 438 appearances across competitions at the Bernabeu.
Vinicius will hope to follow in the footsteps of Ronaldo as he becomes the new protagonist for Los Blancos following Benzema's departure.