Luka Modric agrees new Real Madrid contract

The Croatian midfielder, who arrived at the Bernabeu from Tottenham four years ago, has been an influential figure in Real's two recent Champions League-winning campaigns.

A statement published on the capital club's official website revealed Modric had agreed a new four-year deal, tying him to the 32-time Spanish champions well beyond his 34th birthday.

Modric, who will meet the press on Wednesday, has scored 11 goals across 180 appearances in all competitions for Real. In addition to his two European Cups he tasted Copa del Rey glory in 2014.