“Real Madrid means everything to me” – Luka Modric reacts after winning the award from Marca Leyenda » FirstSportz

According to a recent interview, Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric wins the Marca Leyenda award for his services to Los Blancos in the years since 2013, when he joined the Spanish capital side from Tottenham. He has become a key player for Real Madrid over the years, in various situations where his side are struggling or on the verge of losing the game. The 36-year-old Croatian received the award at an awards ceremony held at the Casino de Madrid on Wednesday.

Luka Modric is set to sign a new deal at Real Madrid that sees him until June 2023, after which he will decide on his future whether to retire or continue his skills. His key pass to Rodrygo in the UCL Round of 16 is one of the best assists in football history that helped Real Madrid reach the UCL final this season. Modric has been a presence in Spain’s midfield over the past decade, scoring 22 goals and providing 48 assists.

Luka Modric said: “Real Madrid mean everything to me. Real Madrid is my home. I am happy. I feel part of this club and I’m a madridista, forever.”

“I’m grateful for the affection that fans show me and they show it every day. I try to give my all to return that affection every time I put the shirt on. Real Madrid is my home and I feel incredibly lucky. I’m just another madridista and it will be like that for the rest of my life. Thank you for this award; When you look at all the winners, it’s an honor to be among those athletes,” Modric added after winning the Marca Leyenda award.

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Luka Modric wants to win his fifth Champions League trophy

The 36-year-old 2018 Ballon d’Or winner is on the verge of another Champions League title for Los Blancos as they face Liverpool in the final in Paris. He contributed with 12 assists and 2 goals this season but his presence is the most important part he carries in his capacity. As a madridista, he has won four Champions Leagues, four Club World Cups, three UEFA Super Cups, three La Liga crowns, one Copa del Rey and four Spanish Super Cups. He was also awarded the Ballon d’Or in 2018. Victory in Paris against Liverpool secures the Croatian legend’s fifth Champions League title.

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