Modrić: returning to Real Madrid one day 'would be a dream'

📰 Luka Modrić says a return to Real Madrid 'would be a dream' after Croatia's defeat by Spain, hinting at a future role at his old club. 📌 Key points 🗣️ Modrić said 'returning to Madrid would be a dream'. 🏠 He described Real as 'my home, the team of my life'. 🧑‍💼 He was talking about a future role, not a playing comeback. 📚 He stressed he would need to prepare himself first. 📞 He said he had spoken to José Mourinho recently to offer support. 📝 What happened 🇭🇷 Croatia lost 2-1 to Spain in the fourth round of the Nations League at the Poljud in Split on 6 October. Ivan Perišić headed them in front after 17 minutes, but Mikel Merino scored twice to turn it around. 🗣️ According to OKDiario, Modrić said after the game: 'Madrid is my home, the team of my life. I was there for 13 years. Let's see what happens in the future.' He added: 'Returning to Madrid would be a dream.' 🧑‍💼 It is not imminent. He said he would like to work for Real but needs to prepare first, and that for now he is focused on enjoying competing as a player. He keeps in touch with Real's players and staff and said he had recently spoken to Mourinho to lend his support. ⏳ Modrić, born in 1985 and now 41, has not set a retirement date either. At his pre-match press conference he said of his international future: 'We'll see whether I decide to stop in a month or in a year', adding that he will be happy for as long as he is there. 📊 By the numbers • Years Modrić spent at Real Madrid: 13 • Croatia 1-2 Spain (6 October, Split) • Modrić's age: 41 (born 9 September 1985) 🔭 Why it matters One of the most decorated players in Real's history has openly said he would like a new role at the club once he stops playing. It is also a welcome message for Real fans after a difficult start under Mourinho. Real host Villarreal at the Bernabéu in LaLiga on 10 October.