Luka Modric says talks with Real Madrid over a new contract are "going in a good direction".
The Croatia star's deal expires at the end of the season but reports have claimed there is an agreement in place for a one-year extension.
The 2018 Ballon d'Or winner, now 35, has enjoyed a superb campaign for Madrid following early doubts over whether the return of Martin Odegaard could limit his involvement.
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Of Madrid midfielders this season, nobody has scored more goals than Modric (four, level with Casemiro), while only Lucas Vazquez and Toni Kroos have created more goalscoring chances (30).