Luka Modric took to his Instagram page to celebrate his daughter Ema as she turned 10 years old on the 25th of April 2023.
The Real Madrid midfielder expressed how delighted he was as she turned 10 years old and he wrote a hearty message on the post.
The image he shared showed the footballer sitting on a coach with a black shirt and Ema laying down on his chest and on a jean jacket.
He captioned the image: “1️⃣0️⃣ is a very special number like you are ! Happy 10th birthday my everything! 🙏🏻❤️”
He further added that; “Love you so much 🤗”
Ema, who was born in 2013 is Modric’s second child and also his first daughter with his wife Vanja Bosnic.
Modric’s current deal in the Spanish capital expires at the end of June and he might be on the verge of renewing his contract.
Modric, who is 37 years old, remains a very important player in Carlo Ancelotti’s plans, as part of an experienced core in his starting XI.
His contract renewal talks have been stalled despite his previous wish to retire at Real Madrid.
He also rejected suggestions of Real Madrid asking him to retire from international duty with Croatia.
Madrid wanted him to confirm his continuation with them, as the veteran star prepares to join his country in Euro 2024 qualification.
Reports have it that the issue of international retirement remians key with Madrid willing to push for a concession from Modric.
Luka Modric wants another shot at glory next summer after he captained Croatia to successive World Cup semi finals, and a final in 2018.
Luka Modric
Luka Modric is a Croatian professional footballer who was born on 9th September 1985 and plays for Real Madrid and Croatia national team.
Modric plays as a central midfielder but can also play as an attacking or defensive midfielder too.
He is widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time, and also the greatest ever Croatian footballer.
He was born in Zadar and his childhood coincided with the the Croatian war of Independence which displaced his family.
The veteran midfielder began his professional career in 2002, signed by Dinamo Zagreb at age 16 following his show of promise as a youth player for hometown club NK Zadar.
Modrid was named he Prva HNL Player of the Year in 2007 after which he joined Tottenham Hotspur in 2008 for a record fee of £16.5 million.
From Spurs, Modrić joined Real Madrid from Spurs for a £30 million transfer fee in the summer of 2012.
The Crotian captain broke the internet in 2018 as he became the first Croatian player to win the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year Award, The Best FIFA Men’s Player and Ballon d’Or awards.
Luka Modric’s children
Modric and girlfriend Vanja Bosnic got married in Zagreb in May 2010 after both of them dated for four years.
The marriage have been blessed with three children, one boy and two beautiful girls.
Their first child and son Ivano was born just over a year after their wedding, in June 2010.
While their first daughter Ema was born in April 2013.
Lastly, Modric’s third child Sofia was born in October 2017.
Luka Modric has proven to be one of the key figures at Real Madrid since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.
