Former football sensation and President of Inter Miami FC, David Beckham, has recently made headlines with an unexpected rendezvous in Croatia. Reports suggest that Beckham met with midfield maestro Luka Modric and engaged in discussions to potentially have the football legend join his team alongside Messi, as per sources from AS (Spain).
Presently enjoying a brief respite on Sipan Island in Croatia, Modric’s vacation comes after Real Madrid secured a 1-0 victory against Celta Vigo in La Liga’s Round 3 on August 26th. Remarkably, David Beckham has also been sighted on the island, a surprise appearance following his absence from Inter Miami’s clash against the New York Red Bulls on August 27th – a game that marked Messi’s debut in the MLS.
The purpose behind the clandestine meeting between Beckham and Modric remains undisclosed. Nevertheless, speculations are rife, with AS suggesting, “It’s highly plausible that the meeting could revolve around negotiating Modric’s potential move to Inter Miami to team up with Messi.” Notably, Inter Miami still possesses the flexibility to reinforce their squad until September 15th. Should Modric transition to a free agent status and agree to join Inter Miami, the prospect of witnessing him alongside Messi in the 2023 MLS season becomes alluring.
Despite being under contract with Real Madrid until June 2024, Modric, the 37-year-old Croatian football luminary, finds himself disillusioned due to a decreased presence in the starting lineup. Coach Ancelotti’s preference for Jude Bellingham, Tchouameni, Camavinga, and Valverde in Real Madrid’s midfield during the commencement of the 2023-2024 La Liga season has led to Modric’s reduced playing time. This situation mirrors that of the seasoned German star, Toni Kroos.
Both these luminaries have recently expressed their discontent as their roles have shifted to substitute positions. In particular, Modric faced scrutiny for declining to take a penalty kick in the match against Celta Vigo. Ancelotti is poised to hold conversations with both players, hoping for mutual understanding of the current circumstances. AS reveals the possibility of reconsideration of decisions to leave, stating, “While Real Madrid President Florentino Perez affirmed that all choices of staying or departing are respected, there’s the possibility of a change.”
If Beckham successfully convinces Modric to join Inter Miami alongside Messi, Real Madrid might expedite the release of Modric’s contract, enabling him to become a free agent before September 15th. This scenario would pave the way for a captivating lineup featuring Messi, Busquets, Modric, and Jordi Alba, a prospect that AS finds highly exciting and plausible.
