Luka Modric: Real Madrid transfer for Tottenham star

LUKA MODRIC has finally sealed his switch to Real Madrid by signing a five-year contract.

The midfielder, 26, will have a medical in Madrid today before he is unveiled at the Bernabeu.

Modric has been a target for Jose Mourinho’s side all summer but Tottenham were reluctant to let him leave on the cheap.

But Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has finally caved in with four days of the transfer window remaining.

And Levy said: “Luka has been a terrific player for us and, whilst we preferred not to part with him, we are pleased that it is to Real Madrid.”

Spurs have also announced a ‘partnership agreement’ between the two clubs, although it is unclear what this means.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez Rodriguez said: “The strong relationship and affinity between our two clubs has resulted in the cementing of a longer-term partnership and the successful transfer of Luka Modric.

“We are delighted to welcome Luka and look forward to working closely with Tottenham in the coming years.”