Modric convinced Guler: "I'm quitting football in 1 year, the No. 10 will be yours"

Madrid presented Arda Guler on Friday. The Ottoman star, who was developed in Fenerbahce's youth academy, accepted the proposal from Real Madrid to join the first team for next season.
Barca were one of the clubs interested, but the player opted for 'Los Blancos'. Mehmet Ali Guler, his grandfather, revealed to the Turkish news agency 'DHA' the call from a player to his grandson that changed everything.
The man in the spotlight, Modric. "I'm leaving football in 1 year, the No.10 will be yours", the Croatian allegedly said. In fact, the playmaker showed his admiration at his presentation press conference.
"He is the best midfielder in the world and I am going to take this opportunity to learn a lot from him. I respect him a lot," said the new Madrid player, the fifth signing after Bellingham, Fran Garcia, Brahim and Joselu.