Luka Modric proved his worth as a Real Madrid player during his 12-year spell with the Whites, leading Roy Keane to admit he underestimated the Croatian midfielder.
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has admitted on UFABET Football that he initially underestimated Luka Modric when the Croatian midfielder joined Real Madrid in the summer. Year 2012
Modric moved from Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid on a five-year contract amid criticism from pundits that the Croatian midfielder was one of the worst transfers of all time. season, of which Keane is one of them. But he played 53 games with the Whites in all competitions in his first season.
As time went on, Modric proved his worth. They have won La Liga 4 times, the Champions League 6 times and the Ballon d’Or in 2018 over the past 12 seasons. The Croatian midfielder has made 534 appearances in total and now, at 38, is close to signing a new contract with the club.
Considering Modric’s impact on the club, Keane mentioned how the Croatian midfielder’s consistent performance and flexibility have been key to his success.
‘When Modric moved to Real Madrid, I cut him out. I always knew he was a good player. But not this good He is so amazing He came back week after week.’
‘Greatness is when players show up every week and Luka Modric does that,’ Keane said.