Modric's time at Real Madrid came to an end over the summer, with the midfielder having spent over a decade in the Spanish capital, winning 28 trophies with them which makes him the most decorated player in the club's history. The Croatian's major titles include six Champions Leagues, four La Ligas, five Club World Cups, five UEFA Super Cups, two Copa del Rey trophies and five Spanish Super Cups.
Enzo Maresca has done more for Chelsea's ownership group than any manager they've previously hired. He's delivered them from the one criticism that would have defined their tenure, that this model doesn't win trophies. In his first season, he didn't just qualify for the Champions League, he secured a fourth-place finish, the club's highest league position since the takeover nearly three years ago. Then came the Conference League triumph, followed by an against-the-odds victory in the Club World Cup.
"It will be a big thing, of course, because everybody knows that when you join Tottenham, you get the words through of: 'Ah, you're not going to win a trophy, you will be trophyless for the rest of your career'"
