Modric will be the next to sign ... thanks to the Ballon D'Or

He himself has recognised throughout the season that this year has not been the best for Real Madrid ... nor Luka Modric. After some fabulous years at Real and a great World Cup in Russia, the Croatian's level of play has lowered and the team has noticed.

However, with the return of Zinedine Zidane, Real will start from scratch and the Frenchman has already decided that he wants to continue with Modric on his side. As well as Toni Kroos, who recently renewed after the end of the season.

Next will be Modric, according to 'Marca'. In his previous contract, he had a clause that meant his contract would continue if he managed to win the Ballon D'Or. 

Although Modric will be 34 this year, 'Zizou' believes that he still has a lot of football to give to a Madrid that is beginning a period of transition.

After the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo the previous campaign, several of the players who have been part of a glorious cycle will also say goodbye. Keylor Navas and Gareth Bale, are just two that are due to leave the Bernebeu.

Madrid's longstanding midfield should be unchanged. Neither Casemiro, nor Kroos - already renewed - nor Modric will move. With such strength in midfield, is the 'Pogba option' losing strength?