Croatia National Team manager Zlatko Dalić said he would never give up on Real Madrid legend Luka Modric despite his age. He was asked about it, and he said: ““I would never give up on Luka Modrić, regardless of how old he is. But that’s the [Real Madrid] policy. Remember that Casillas, Raúl or Sergio Ramos left this club, in a much uglier way than Luka.
“He is truly a top value and character, he helps young players and I would never give him up.”
Dalić was asked about Modric’s next steps, to which he gave a very clear answer. He said: “Knowing Luka, he is only interested in one thing, high level games at a high level club. He does not want to have privileges or play somewhere just for money.
“He will go where he will fight for some things, for some trophies.”
Finally, he was asked about the entire event, to which Dalić said: “It was an honor and a privilege to attend such an event. A farewell to a player with the most trophies in Real Madrid’s history… a Croatian, Luka Modrić. Something magnificent and incredible, a day that was surely very difficult for him.
“A day full of emotions and stress because every farewell is hard. But when you experience this, such love, such emotions, it’s something unbelievable. It’s not easy for Luka, he’s been through many battles, and he will get through this one too.”
