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Luka Modric extends his contract with Real Madrid until 2020

MADRID, Oct 18: Real Madrid says the contract of Luka Modric has been extended until June 2020.
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Real Madrid's Luka Modric warms up prior to the Champions League group F soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid in Dortmund, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
By Associated Press

MADRID, Oct 18: Real Madrid says the contract of Luka Modric has been extended until June 2020.



The 31-year-old Croatia midfielder has been with the Spanish club since transferring from Tottenham in 2012, playing a key role both defensively and offensively.


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He was a starter when Madrid won its most recent Champions League titles, in 2014 and last season.


Modric has been sidelined from recent matches because of a left-knee injury.


Tuesday's announcement comes less than a week since Germany midfielder Toni Kroos had his contract extended to 2022.


 

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