Watch: Dinamo Zagreb uses unique way of asking Ballon D’or winner Luka Modric to return back to boyhood club

After those 12 glorious years at Madrid, Modric has finally decided to leave. Once a starter and a key player, he usually finds himself on the bench more often. In the 34 appearances he has had for Los Blancos, 17 of them have come off the bench. He has played for the entire 90 minutes for only 4 matches. Frustrated with this, the midfielder decided to move on. 

As the 38-year old begins the search for his next destination, his boyhood club Dinamo Zagreb attempts to get his signature. Modric had played for their youth teams before making his professional debut in 2003. After loan spells with Zrinjski Mostar and Inter Zaprešić, he became a regular starter before leaving for Tottenham Hotspur. 

In an attempt to bring him back, club president Mirko Barisic booked out the first page of Marca on their Saturday edition newspaper. On the page, they put a photo of Modric’s name with the number “10,” asking him to return to the club. 

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Can Madrid retain Luka Modric? 

Although Luka Modric wants to leave Real Madrid for more minutes, the club are doing their best in trying to make him sign a contract extension. Modric had originally signed a one-year-extension last summer and the club hopes he could sign another. 

Marca journalist Jose Felix Diaz claims the club is in talks with the 38-year-old. Modric has a leadership role, which is vital for the team during a transitional period.

Along with that, it has been reported that Modric wants to from at the club, but isn’t happy with his playtime. Already tying Toni Kroos down to a contract, the club are now working harder to make sure Modric stays another season longer.