Luka Modric returned to training with European champions Real Madrid on Wednesday as ongoing talks over a move to Inter Milan persists.
Nerazzurri coach Luciano Spalletti hinted at a move for the best player from the 2018 Fifa World Cup, yet Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui insisted that the 32-year-old is going nowhere.
READ: Chelsea capture Kepa for world-record fee
Modric had been expected to be back at the club on Wednesday having been granted an extended break following his exploits for Croatia at last month’s world cup.
?? Welcome back, @lukamodric10! The Croatian midfielder has started his pre-season at #RMCity. #HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/V0kC1NoMDz
— Real Madrid C.F. ???? (@realmadriden) August 8, 2018
ALSO READ: Real Madrid agree Courtois deal
Julen Lopetegui on Luka Modrić: “I have no doubts Modrić will continue at Real Madrid. I love the way he plays and he knows it.”
(Source: AS) pic.twitter.com/YfZmAesrjW
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 5, 2018
And Madrid uploaded a series of images onto their website of Wednesday’s training session, which included the Croatian midfielder, under the headline ‘Modric joins training in Real Madrid City’.
ALSO READ: Who is best equipped to challenge Manchester City?