Madrid Pursuing Two-Week Extension for Club Captains' Contract Renewals (As stated, correctly read)
Real Madrid's season ain't been a walk in the park, but they've got their eyes set on the Club World Cup. To secure a fully-stacked squad for the tournament, they're considering a pair of short-term contract extensions—just two weeks, mind you.
As per the Spanish newspaper AS, the Spanish monsters are eyeing to seal the deal with Luka Modric and Lucas Vázquez, whose contracts expire on June 30. Their plan is to extend their stays all the way to the end of the Club World Cup, according to FIFA's special permission.
Now, it's worth mentioning that other teams in the Club World Cup will probably face similar situations, and that's why FIFA has granted such short-term extensions on an exceptional basis to clubs participating in the tourney.
Besides, if you're interested, Ancelotti's been rallying an 'intense attack', stating, "The CBF only embarrasses us."
Now, let's dive deeper into these short-term contracts: Both Modric and Vázquez had contracts falling due on June 30, but with FIFA's nod, they'll now stick around until July 13—the date set for the Club World Cup final. This arrangement comes courtesy of that special FIFA permission granted to clubs participating in the expanded 32-team tournament.
The reason behind these extensions? Well, Madrid wants their full squad available for the tournament, and FIFA's revamped Club World Cup schedule clashes with standard contract end dates. These extensions ensure Modric (39) and Vázquez (33) stay eligible for the tourney despite their original contracts running out mid-tournament.
But don't think these extensions mean long-term love from the club. Both players face uncertain long-term futures at Madrid: Vázquez might depart with Trent Alexander-Arnold's expected arrival increasing right-back competition. Meanwhile, Modric might stay on but would have to accept reduced playing time and a potential salary cut.
Various reports confirm these are straightforward, two-week extensions rather than long-term renewals. similar short-term agreements could pop up at other European clubs participating in the tourney.
Sources: AS, Madrid Universal, Goal, Sportskeeda (all reports dated May 1, 2025).
- Real Madrid, with contracts expiring on June 30 for Luka Modric and Lucas Vázquez, are seeking to extend their stays until the end of the Club World Cup, secured via FIFA's special permission for participating clubs.
- The short-term contract extensions for Modric and Vázquez will keep them in the team until July 13, setting them up for the Club World Cup final in accordance with the tournament's revamped schedule.
- The European leagues, including Real Madrid, are finding themselves in similar situations as a result of the Club World Cup's clash with standard contract end dates and short-term extensions have been granted exceptionally by FIFA.
- Although these contract extensions for Modric and Vázquez are for only two weeks, they are not indicative of long-term commitments, as both players face uncertainty regarding their long-term futures at the club.
- As reported by AS, Madrid Universal, Goal, and Sportskeeda, the short-term extensions for Modric and Vázquez are not renewals but agreements that may be seen at other European clubs participating in the Club World Cup.
