Modric pens six-year Tottenham deal

30 May 2010 14:53
Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric has signed a new six-year contract to keep him at White Hart Lane until 2016.[LNB] The 24-year-old, who joined Spurs from Dinamo Zagreb in summer 2008, had been linked with a big-money move to Manchester United after impressing for the north London club over the past two seasons.[LNB]But he today committed his long-term future to Tottenham, insisting he had "no interest in going anywhere else".[LNB]He told tottenhamhotspur.com: "Tottenham Hotspur gave me my chance in the Premier League and I want to go on to achieve great success here with them.[LNB]"Yes, there have been enquiries from other big clubs, but I have no interest in going anywhere.[LNB]"Last season's top-four finish was an indication of where we are as a club and I feel I can continue to improve and go on to achieve everything I want to at Spurs."[LNB]Modric was a key player as Harry Redknapp's side finished fourth in the Premier League in 2009/10 to secure a place in the Champions League qualifying round.[LNB]He has featured 77 times for Spurs, scoring eight goals.[LNB]

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