Real Madrid is planning to make major changes to its squad at the end of the season, as it has become increasingly likely that a number of its veteran players will depart, most notably Luka Modric and Lucas Vazquez, whose contracts expire in the summer of 2025, and the chances of renewal have become very slim.

Real Madrid continues to follow a policy of offering only one-year renewals for players over thirty, a strategy that was applied to Modric and Lucas last season. However, this summer, with their declining performance, their continuity is now under significant doubt.

Although David Alaba's contract runs until 2026, his declining form after a long injury, along with his high salary, makes him another name potentially on the way out.

The management has already begun taking steps to replace these players, having reached an agreement with Trent Alexander-Arnold to join on a free transfer to bolster the right-back position. The club is also seeking to sign a young center-back, such as Josko Gvardiol, and a new midfielder, with Martin Zubimendi topping the list, despite Arsenal being close to securing his signature.

Antonio Rudiger, the German defender, stands out as the exception among the older players, as he is delivering strong performances and is the third most utilized player this season. The management believes he is still capable of contributing, alongside Eder Militao after returning from injury.

Despite Modric's desire to continue playing until the age of forty and achieving a record number of titles with the club, currently standing at 28, the technical and future realities may force him to end his career away from Santiago Bernabeu.