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Fakayejo Paul
Real Madrid legend Luka Modrić has publicly expressed his desire to return to the Spanish capital in the future, reiterating his deep-rooted affinity for the club where he spent 13 iconic seasons.
Speaking in a wide-ranging interview with El Larguero / Partidazo de COPE, the 41-year-old AC Milan midfielder addressed ongoing speculation regarding a future post-playing or administrative position at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Quotes & Key Highlights
- “Real Madrid is My Home”:Modrić reaffirmed his bond with the club: “Of course I’d love that, Real Madrid is my home. I spent 13 years there. It’s the club of my life”.
- Requirement to be Useful: The Croatian maestro stressed that any homecoming must serve a genuine purpose: “I’d be happy to help, but I have to prepare myself and see what role I could have and whether the club wants it. I don’t want to come back just to be there—I want to be useful”.
- Current Focus at AC Milan:Despite hinting at future plans, Modrić emphasized he remains fully committed to playing in Serie A: “A lot of things would have to fall into place. It would be a dream, but for now I’m not forcing anything. I still feel good and enjoy playing at Milan”.
The midfielder’s comments leave the door wide open for a potential administrative or coaching role once he decides to hang up his boots.