A rift is growing between Real Madrid and star midfielder Luka Modric.

While happy the veteran will be staying this season, Cadena SER says there's anger inside the Real boardroom over the way Modric's camp publicly pushed to relocate him to Inter Milan.

Agents close to Modric spoke openly about his desire to move to Inter, while his prime representatives allowed themselves to be photographed in Milan earlier this month.

Real management are upset with the behaviour, believing the actions damaged the image of the club.

And there is a feeling that Modric's departure will happen sooner rather than later.