Now 37, the Croatian remаins a key player at the Santiago Bernabeu after 23 trophies in 11 years for Los Blancos.

He tweeted ‘home, sweet home’ in response to the news, while the club mocked up a picture of him teaching a classroom with the caption ‘maestro’.Modric won the Ballon d’Or in 2018 after winning one of his five Champions League titles and picking up the Golden Ball at the World Cup in Russia.According to Fabrizio Romano, he turned down ‘one of the biggest salary proposals ever’ from the Saudi Pro League in order to stay in Madrid.

Luka Modric has penned a contract extension that will keep him at Real Madrid until next summer

The 37-year-old helped Real to the Copa del Rey last season, his 23rd trophy for the clubTRENDINGThe Croatia captain is not the first experienced Real midfielder to extend his stay at the club, with his teammate Toni Kroos signing a new one-year deal.Between them, Kroos and Modric have made over 900 appearances for the club and formed an iconic trio with Casemrio until his move to Man United last summer.Former Arsenal man Dani Cabellos has also penned a four year contract after becoming something of a fan favourite last season.Modric will be an important mentor figure for Real’s exciting young midfielders such as Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelian Tchouameni and new signing Jude Bellingham.The 2022/3 season was a disappointing one by the high standards of Carlo Ancelotti’s side, as they were knocked out of the Champions League by Man City and failed to win La Liga.They did secure a first Copa del Rey in nine years, but will be hoping for improved performances across all competitions next season.

Fellow Real midfielder Toni Kroos has also signed a one-year extension at the Bernabeu

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Senior players such as Modric will be key mentor figures for 19-year-old new signing Jude Bellingham