The reason Real Madrid parted ways with Modric

Modric leaves Real Madrid after 13 years.

According to AS , although new coach Xabi Alonso hopes Modric will continue to stay at the Bernabeu, Real's board is determined to reform the midfield next season. The La Liga representative wants to invest heavily in young midfielders such as Arda Guler and Nico Paz, along with a new contract that they are actively looking for. Real Madrid believe that Modric could hinder the development of these young talents.

The 'Los Blancos' leadership team wants to fill the void left by the legendary trio of Casemiro, Toni Kroos and Modric, while also building a clear roadmap for the future. The responsibility for the transition will fall on the shoulders of Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham and the new signings.

In addition to the midfield, the rejuvenation of the squad will appear in other lines, when Endrick, Raul Asencio or Dean Huijsen are considered the future of the club.

Real are actively looking for a new midfielder to replace Modric. While the Martin Zubimendi deal has fallen through, Florian Wirtz has emerged as an ideal option, backed by both Alonso and the board. However, the deal is very expensive, with a transfer fee of up to 150 million euros. Real are also under pressure from Bayern Munich, who are also determined to sign Wirtz.

Recently, Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez has also been on Real's radar, with a price tag of no less than 120 million euros.

Real Madrid's plans for a summer overhaul will not be easy. But the board is determined to achieve its goal of building a young and strong squad, ready for the challenges of the future.