HNS Confirms Big News About Luka Modrić, and Bilić Is Delighted

The captain stays. Luka Modrić will remain available to Croatia as the national team enters a new Nations League campaign, with coach Slaven Bilić set to announce his squad on Monday.

Modrić confirmed the decision to Bilić and Croatian Football Federation president Marijan Kustić. He will therefore continue a celebrated international career that has brought 202 appearances for the Vatreni and helped lead Croatia to the greatest successes in the country’s football history.

Bilić welcomed the decision with clear satisfaction. “Of course, I am extremely pleased with Luka’s decision because we all know what he represents and means for Croatia, both on and off the pitch,” he said. “I am especially happy that after 14 years we will work together again and share the strong ambition for Croatia to be high-quality, successful and on an equal footing with the best teams in the world.”

The coach will present the squad ahead of the September gathering. Croatia is scheduled to play the Czech Republic in Prague on September 26, Spain in Seville on September 29, England in Rijeka on October 3, and Spain again in Split on October 6.

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Of course, I am extremely pleased with Luka’s decision because we all know what he represents and means for Croatia, both on and off the pitch. I am especially happy that after 14 years we will work together again and share the strong ambition for Croatia to be high-quality, successful and on an equal footing with the best teams in the world.