Modric grovels! Luka so sorry for going on strike

Posted Tuesday, July 24, 2012 by The Sun

Modric grovels! Luka so sorry for going on strike
TAKING FLIGHT ... Mod hoped Heathrow no-show would force through move

LUKA MODRIC has made a grovelling apology to chairman Daniel Levy for going on strike.

The Croatian playmaker stopped off at Tottenham’s HQ to play down his latest bust-up with Levy before he eventually flew to America for his club’s pre-season tour.

Modric, 26, hoped his no-show at Heathrow on Sunday would force Spurs to push through a deal with Real Madrid. But the tactic infuriated Levy, who wanted to hit him with a £15,000 fine for each day he was on strike.

Boss Andre Villas-Boas said last night: “The club must protect themselves. We have to hold on to our values and rights. Last year Luka behaved professionally. Unfortunately this is the first time he has taken these actions and it is not common professional behaviour.

“Either the clubs interested must now meet our demands regarding his value or the player must continue with his club duties.

“Hopefully this won’t drag on as it doesn’t help Luka or us.”

Modric has already been fined £80,000 after refusing to train last week and Levy has made it clear he can only leave if a club meet his £40million valuation.