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'It is my dream' - Modric airs ambition to retire at Real Madrid

The Croatia international midfielder still has a few years ahead of him at 31, and he is hoping to spend those at the Santiago Bernabeu

Luka Modric says it is his “dream” to retire as a Real Madrid player after five productive years at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The Croatia international moved to Spain from Tottenham for £30 million in the summer of 2012.

After making a slow start to life in La Liga Modric has emerged as a key figure in Madrid, with his creative influence embraced by a succession of managers.

He is now 31 years old, but is contracted through to 2020 and hopes to spend the remainder of his playing days with the Blancos.