Luka Modrić Set to Join AC Milan After Completing Real Madrid Chapter

Luka Modrić is ready for a new chapter in Italy. He’s about to have a medical check with AC Milan before signing a one-year contract with the famous Serie A team.

A previous report confirmed that Luka Modrić will have his medical in July.

MODRIĆ ON HIS WAY TO SAN SIRO

After wrapping up his last season with Real Madrid, including a final game at the FIFA Club World Cup, Luka Modrić is heading to Milan soon. He’ll have a medical check before committing to a contract that could keep him at the club until June 2026, with an option for another year. Modrić, turning 40 in September, will be part of AC Milan, receiving a net yearly pay of €3.5 million, plus bonuses for his performance. This move shows Milan’s rebuilding strategy centered around seasoned leaders. Modrić will sport the number 14 jersey, a number he donned during his early playing days at Tottenham and Dinamo Zagreb.

He agreed to a one-year contract with an option for a second year with AC Milan.

HOW MODRIĆ FITS INTO MILAN’S PLANS

Modrić’s entry marks a pivotal moment for AC Milan. They are eager to recover from a tough 2024/25 season, which saw them place eighth in Serie A, trailing champions Inter, Juventus, and Napoli among others. This means they failed qualification for a spot in the Champions League, Milan grappled with erratic performances and the absence of leadership in their midfield. Head coach Massimiliano Allegri and sporting director Igli Tare, both recent appointments, see Modrić as a pivotal figure in a deep-lying playmaker role within a 4-3-3 system, a role he excelled in at Real Madrid. Modrić’s arrival aligns with Milan’s aspiration to narrow the gap with top contenders as they gear up for the preseason, aiming to reestablish their dominance in Italian football.

According to a previous report, AC Milan aims to integrate Luka Modric quickly for the upcoming Serie A season.

LOOKING AHEAD: MILAN’S NEW ERA

Modrić’s inclusion is anticipated to fuel a new era at AC Milan, positively influencing both their on-field performance and off-field endeavors. Milan’s opening Serie A match for the 2025/26 season is against newly promoted Cremonese, with Milan eager to swiftly reassert themselves among Italy’s top teams. Modrić’s presence in midfield offers crucial experience as Milan aims for a more robust league campaign and seeks advancement in the Champions League, especially after a disappointing round of 16 elimination last season. All attention will be on Modrić’s adaptation to Serie A and whether his leadership can catalyze Milan’s resurgence to the summit.

A previous article noted that Modrić won 28 major trophies at Real Madrid, including six Champions League titles, which underscores his potential impact.