What’s the story?
Real Madrid midfielder Isco has signed a new bumper deal with Real Madrid which will keep him at the Bernabeu until the end of the 2022 season. The deal will make him the fourth-highest earning player at Real Madrid behind Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, and Luka Modric.
According to reports in Marca, he has signed a 6 million euros per season contract with the Madrid giants.
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Isco’s future has been up in the news for the best part of the season, he has been linked with a move to the Premier League (Liverpool, Manchester City, and Chelsea) and also with arch rivals Barcelona. However, the management at the Madrid giants have made all the right noises with respect to the Spanish midfielder.
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Isco himself had pledged his future with the Los Blancos, “I have always made it clear that I want to be here for many years, both the club and I are going to make the right decision”, he said. They seem to have come to a decision now, whether it is the right one remains to be seen.
The heart of the matter
Isco’s performance in the last month or so has raised a lot of voices around the Bernabeu to give the 25-year-old to get a new contract. With Luka Modric getting on in years, there will be a spot in the Real Madrid midfield sooner rather than later and with his ability, especially on the ball, he is the future of Real Madrid.
Isco’s dribbling ability is rare for a midfielder and is one of the few in the world who can body swerve their way out of anger.
What’s Next?
In the immediate future, Real Madrid have to win the rest of their games in the La Liga to topple Barcelona to the title. Isco will be a huge part of the effort, especially with Zinedine Zidane’s inclination to rotate in the La Liga with the Champions League in the horizon.
In the long term, he can solidify himself as one of the indispensables of the Real Madrid midfield. If it is to be, Toni Kroos, Casemiro, and Isco are a midfield three with different qualities and with the potential to be the best in the world.
Author’s Note
Isco’s contract was coming for a while, and the process was perhaps accelerated with his performance in Gijon. As he showcased that evening if on his game, he is as scary as they come in modern football.
