Modric commits future to Spurs

Croatian ignores United interest to sign new six-year deal

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Modric commits future to Spurs

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Tottenham Hotspur have announced that star midfielder Luka Modric has signed a new six-year contract at White Hart Lane.

The Croatia international was rumoured to be attracting the interest of Manchester United and Modric has confessed that 'big clubs' made contact, but Spurs boss Harry Redknapp was adamant that he did not want to sell.

Tottenham are preparing for next season in the UEFA Champions League after finishing fourth in the Premier League and are therefore keen to keep the key elements of their squad intact over the summer.

Modric's decision to commit to Spurs until 2016 therefore comes as a major boost and the 2008 signing from Dinamo Zagreb is now looking to the future.

The 24-year-old told Tottenham's official website: "Tottenham Hotspur gave me my chance in the Premier League and I want to go on to achieve great success here with them.

"Yes, there have been enquiries from other big clubs, but I have no interest in going anywhere.

"Last season's top-four finish was an indication of where we are as a club and I feel I can continue to improve and go on to achieve everything I want to at Spurs."

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Graham Doyle (Tottenham Hotspur fan) says...

what a guy! what a footballer!

Posted 19:49 30th May 2010

A Muzza (Tottenham Hotspur fan) says...

Great news for spurs regarding modric, he is truely class. One of the players I love watching, with his brilliant passing. Gomes and Palacios should be offered new deals! If Harry and Levy can pull of joe cole and dzeko, then it will really look interesting! A great job is being done!

Posted 19:00 30th May 2010

Frederick Van helsingberg says...

im so happy that luka is stayin with us. he is one of our key men. especially 4 europe along with kranjkar

Posted 17:44 30th May 2010

Michael Quinn (Tottenham Hotspur fan) says...

Loyalty is not a word we use very often when we talk about footballers. Luka is a legend and Keano could learn a thing or two about loyalty from Luka. Come on you Spurs.

Posted 17:41 30th May 2010

Tony Thresher (Tottenham Hotspur fan) says...

great news for the spurs fans i bet gooner`s wish they had that kind of loyalty from there play maker lol

Posted 15:55 30th May 2010

Nick Tong (Tottenham Hotspur fan) says...

Great news as a Spurs fan, by far our best player.

Posted 15:50 30th May 2010

Seb Franklin (Tottenham Hotspur fan) says...

absolutely delighted. At least Spurs have players who dont commit their future elsewhere. At least he signed a new 6 year deal and is staying with my team Spurs. Absolutely over the moon. Hopefully Spurs can now qualify for the Champions League by beating a mediocre opposition where Modric will be an absolute must to have in the squad. So happy as a spurs fan he has committed his future to white hart lane and no where else where he might have gone for bigger club and alot more money at least one has a player who one can trust and is loyal to the fans and manager and staff. God bless you Luka you signed and those ridiculous rumours are now over. Spurs til I die.

Posted 15:46 30th May 2010

Ryan For president (Tottenham Hotspur fan) says...

Well done on Luka for sticking to his principles.

Posted 15:37 30th May 2010

Steven Condie (Rangers fan) says...

Great news for Spurs! Modric is a top quality player who could, in my opinion, play for any team in England. Key to any success Tottenham achieve next season, which, with a few fresh faces coming in this summer, could be a last 16 possibly quarter final place in the Champions League and a further push up the table, possibly closing the gap on the top 3 which I believe will be Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City next season.

Posted 15:12 30th May 2010

Super Spurs (Tottenham Hotspur fan) says...

modric your a legend , i thought united would take him next year as they always admit interest a season before they take our stars, but now that luka has shunned them to stay with spurs it shows how much are team is growing in reputation and ability and shows true footballers respect the teams that gave them a chance and want to repay them for their belief and not just use them as a stepping stone . thxs luka u the man COYS!!!!

Posted 15:01 30th May 2010
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