Luka Modric, a 41-year-old Croatian footballer, is still active and playing for AC Milan, where he hopes to lead the team to a league title under manager Ruben Amorim.
Modric, who has won the Ballon d'Or award, left Real Madrid on good terms and is considered a club legend. He has spoken about his desire to return to the Spanish capital in the future.
In an interview with a Spanish sports publication, Modric expressed his admiration for Real Madrid's current coach, Jose Mourinho, and his desire to help the team achieve success.
When asked about returning to Real Madrid, Modric said, "Hopefully. I would like to. Madrid is my home, and of course, one day I would like to return. But we will see how and in what role, if that happens."
Modric emphasized that he wants to be useful and help Real Madrid, not just return for the sake of returning. He also stated that he wants to work with the team to make them bigger and more successful, as recently said by Mourinho.
Modric has expressed his intention to retire in the near future, possibly after one more season. If he were to return to Real Madrid, he would likely take on a role off the pitch, sharing his experience with the next generation of players.
Modric has a deep connection to Real Madrid and considers himself a "Madridista" (a fan of the club), and he hopes to return to the team one day.
However, Modric also acknowledges that life is unpredictable, and one can never be certain about the future.
