"Modric is a gift to football, he should continue as long as he desires"

Ancelotti emphasized how fortunate Real Madrid and football as a whole are to have the Croatian midfielder in their ranks. Coach expressed his belief that Modric should "continue for as long as he wants", hinting at the possibility of the veteran extending his contract for another season, allowing him to play at the elite level until he turns 40.

Modric played a pivotal role in ending Real Madrid's streak of three consecutive draws in La Liga, scoring a stunning goal against Girona at the Santiago Bernabéu, a performance that earned him widespread acclaim.

"Modric is a gift to football," Ancelotti asserted. "He should continue for as long as he desires because he excels at what he does. Football and Real Madrid are privileged to have a legend who has defined his era here, and the sport benefits significantly from his quality and professionalism," he added.