England international striker http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Luka-Modric-c22857 will stay with the club this season, and admitted that his departure will be a big blow.
The Croatian international is finally set for an exit from White Hart Lane as he looks to secure a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid, after two years of trying to force a move away.
This summer transfer window saw the coveted midfielder in limbo and despair, as Spurs prevented him to move to the Bernabeu. Spurs valued the player at £40 million while Madrid were not willing to pay this ridiculous amount. It is now understood that Modric
will move to the Spanish club in a £30 million move as early as in the next 48 hours.
Modric still has four years left on his contract, but it is obvious that another season with the North London club would not have been the most ideal solution for both player and club. Modric is still training with the Spurs reserves and has been told to
stay away from the first team as he waits on an official announcement regarding his sale.
Defoe has played with the Croatian countless times and acknowledges his importance to the squad and his world class ability to operate as a box-to-box midfielder. Defoe scored the winning goal for England on Wednesday night against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926 in an international
friendly, and speaking to the press after the game, gave his thoughts on the Modric situation.
"He's been at the club - and he's been good for the club to be honest. If he does end up going, for us it is hard to lose someone like that."
"But, for him, I would say http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Good-Luck-c39444 to him because he's a fantastic player."
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Phil-Jagielka-c29902 a while later. Defoe rounded up the scoring with a sublime strike as England emerged as winners towards the end of the game.
"It was nice to get on and score. It is still early days with the sharpness and my fitness. It is fantastic to not only play for your country but, as a forward, to score is the best feeling in the world.”
"The new season has come around quickly. I always look forward to the new season and getting off to a good start. I do feel sharp and I'm looking forward to it."
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