Zlatko Dalić: “I would never give up on Luka Modrić”
SPLIT, CROATIA - NOVEMBER 18: Croatia Head Coach Zlatko Dalic and Luka Modric of Croatia during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A1 match between Croatia and Portugal at Poljud Stadium on November 18, 2024 in Split, Croatia.
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, ...