star Luka Modric admits the top of his profession is ‘close to’ and praises his compatriot and Inter star for a ‘phenomenal’ efficiency towards on the 2026 World Cup.
Milan star Modric gave an interview to Gazzetta dello Sport on Monday, through which he additionally mentioned his plans for the longer term.
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Modric: ‘I attempt to take pleasure in it as a lot as I can’
His contract with Milan formally The Rossoneri are reportedly open to activating a clause to increase it till 2027, however are ready on the Croatian star’s resolution.
Modric will flip 41 in September, and this may absolutely be his remaining World Cup.
“I take pleasure in each second, each coaching session, each recreation,” he
MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: Luka Modric of celebrates the victory on the finish of the Serie A match between AC Milan and Inter at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
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“I do know I’m of a sure age and that the top of my profession is close to. I attempt to take pleasure in it as a lot as I can, but it surely’s not simple, particularly given the large strain on the nationwide workforce.”
Modric is the captain and chief of a Croatia nationwide workforce full of Serie A stars, together with Inter midfielder Sucic.
The 22-year-old, who has simply accomplished his first season at Inter, scored the opening objective in a 2-1 win over Ghana on Saturday, which allowed to complete as runners-up in Group L, one level under .
“He [Sucic] put in an outstanding efficiency, proving to be the current, not simply the longer term, of the nationwide workforce,” Modric mentioned.
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“Credit score to him for what he’s been doing since he joined the workforce. Could he proceed like this.”
Lastly, Modric additionally talked in regards to the controversial hydration breaks on the World Cup: “It’s a matter we now have to look at, however I don’t really feel like saying it’s an issue,” he concluded.