BREAKING NEWS:After an urgent FIFA intervention, Luka Modrić and his Real Madrid teammate were given two-week extensions, causing contract chaos.
In an unprecedented and frankly bizarre turn of events, Real Madrid have announced that veteran midfielder Luka Modrić and one other first-team player have had their contracts extended by just two weeks — following what’s been described as an “urgent FIFA request.”
The press conference, held at Valdebebas earlier today, left journalists and fans stunned as club officials confirmed the short-term deal. No Real Madrid supporter — or even Modrić himself — saw this coming.
“This is not the best we wanted. We don’t deserve any of this either,” one club spokesperson admitted when questioned about the situation. The frustration in the room was palpable.
While the identity of the second player remains undisclosed for now, sources close to the club suggest it could be one of the other senior figures whose deal was set to expire on June 30th.
According to FIFA regulations, special provisions can be made in certain scenarios — especially when international tournaments or calendar irregularities interfere with contract deadlines. It’s believed that ongoing scheduling complications around the UEFA Super Cup and international qualifiers forced FIFA to step in, recommending this temporary extension to avoid player eligibility issues.
For Luka Modrić, now 39 and still a vital part of the Real Madrid setup, it’s an odd way to prolong what’s been an extraordinary tenure in the Spanish capital. Whether this signals a proper contract renewal on the horizon or an awkward farewell delayed by bureaucracy remains to be seen.
Fan Reaction:
Fans took to social media immediately after the announcement, with many expressing confusion and frustration.
“How can you treat a club legend like this? Two weeks? one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Another added, If this is how Modrić’s Real Madrid career ends, it’s a disgrace.”
What Next for Modrić and Madrid?
As it stands, both players will be available for any remaining fixtures within this extended window, but the long-term future remains uncertain. Club officials refused to comment when asked if negotiations for a full-season contract are ongoing.
With Real Madrid heavily focused on the upcoming UEFA Super Cup and transfer business in the summer window, it seems the Modrić saga is set to drag on — and not in the way fans or the player himself would have hoped.
One thing is clear: Luka Modrić deserves better.
