Luka Modric says there is no need to "crucify" Kylian Mbappe over his decision to snub Real Madrid and stay at Paris Saint-Germain.

"Mbappe decided as he decided, that is his right and now he lives with that decision. It goes on," he told Sportske.

"We all thought he would come to us, it didn't happen and - now what? Well, we're not going to crucify the man.

"Mbappe is a great player, but as I always repeat, in any context, no player is more important than the club. Real is the greatest, above every player and it will always be like that.

"Who knows what can happen tomorrow, let alone in three or four years in football? Only time will tell."