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Luka Modric rejects a contract renewal at Real Madrid

Luka Modric, whose current contract at Real Madrid will run out in 2020 has rejected an offer to renew it, according to AS.

The Ballon d'Or winner was heavily linked with Inter Milan over the summer but a move did not materialize. There are still suggestions that Il Nerrazurri are still pursuing the World Cup finalist.

Inter are, therefore, expected to make a move for Modric in the summer. However, the report adds that Real Madrid are prepared to offer the 33-year-old a more lucrative wage package.

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