Carlo Ancelotti claims to have been offered no indication that Luka Modric is looking to leave Real Madrid and link up with Lionel Messi in MLS.

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• Croatian star seeing limited game time
• May be released as a free agent in January
• Argentine icon would like him in Florida

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  There has been plenty of speculation to suggest that the Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder is exploring his options after seeing limited game time with the Blancos in 2023-24. He is only under contract until next summer, meaning that an early exit could be negotiated in January.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Messi – who has seven Ballons d'Or to his name – is said to be keen on seeing Modric become the latest marquee addition at Inter Miami. The Florida-based outfit, who are co-owned by former 'Galactico' David Beckham, have already drafted in ex-Barcelona stars Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.

• WHAT THEY SAID

  There may be the option for Modric to be targeted as a free agent at the start of 2024, but Ancelotti insists the 38-year-old Croatian playmaker is not pushing for a move. The Blancos boss has said when responding to the transfer rumours: “I don’t think he's raising it (leaving in January). We think he’s very important and he knows it too. He doesn’t have that thought and we’re happy with him.”

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  WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

  Modric moved to Madrid from Premier League side Tottenham in 2012 and has taken in 496 appearances for the Liga giants – helping them to three domestic titles and five Champions League crowns, while also being named the best player on the planet in 2018.

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