Modrić has officially announced his departure from Real Madrid after a distinguished 13-year tenure. Despite his previous decision to stay in Europe, the possibility of a move to the Saudi Pro League remains open. Al Hilal may revisit their interest in the Croatian midfielder in the upcoming summer transfer window. However, Modrić has expressed a desire to continue playing in Europe to maintain his competitive edge ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

During the last summer transfer window, Luka Modrić rejected a more lucrative offer from Al-Hilal, a leading club in the Saudi Pro League, which included a three-year project with the status of ambassador for Saudi football and 80 million EUR per season.