Luka Modric has confirmed that he intends to play on until the Nations League following the end of Croatia’s World Cup journey.
The 37-year-old helped Croatia to third place in the World Cup following a 2-1 victory over Morocco and was tipped to consider his international future.
Modric has been instrumental for his country in recent years, helping them to the World Cup final in 2018 when they lost to France in Russia.
With a third-place finish in Qatar being another huge achievement, attention now turns to Croatia’s hopes of excelling at Euro 2024 in Germany.
With Modric set to be almost 39 when that competition rolls around it remains to be seen whether he’ll feature, however the Real Madrid midfielder won’t be hanging up his international boots just yet.
Speaking after their victory over Morocco, Modric said: “About my future, I don’t know if I will play on until the Euros in Germany.
“We will see. I need to go step by step. I am enjoying the national team, I feel happy.
“I still feel I can perform on a high level and I want to continue at least until the Nations League.
“And then, after, there will be more time to think about the Euros.”
Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic also revealed his hope that Modric will play on for his country, saying: “Some people might think it is the end for him but I think Luka Modric will stay with us for a long time.
“He’s our captain, he’s our boss, our leader and everybody follows him. He played fantastically well in this tournament. He’s 37 years old but played like a 25-year-old.
“I’m very happy with him, and this trophy is also for him.”
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