Luka Modric’s words to Croatian media on international duty set off some alarm regarding the notion that he might not actually join AC Milan.
Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Tijjani Reijnders for a fee worth €55m plus bonuses to reach €70m, as per multiple reports. Milan must rebuild the midfield, and it seems that the first piece will be Modric, who will soon be out of contract with Real Madrid.
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The Croatian has won 28 major trophies with Los Blancos in a spell that lasted over a decade. He played over 50 games in 2024-25 which shows he is still incredibly fit, even at 39 years of age.
Modric to Milan: A done deal
However, despite all the talk of a decision made, Modric’s comments at a press conference on the eve of the match against the Czech Republic made everyone worry.
“I haven’t decided where to continue my career . I haven’t made any decisions, even though there have been phone calls and contacts,” he said.
“I’ve put everything aside because I want to focus on the national team. Concentration compromised by rumours? It’s something we can’t escape. For me personally, and I think for others too, it doesn’t compromise concentration.
“I don’t think it affects it, it’s that time of year when many players don’t know where they’ll continue their careers. I don’t think it should compromise anyone’s concentration.”
Calciomercato.com regard them as ‘diplomatic words, dictated by normal caution before the medical and signing’. Modric’s move to Milan is a done deal and news will arrive from Tuesday onwards, once the midfielder’s commitments with Croatia have ended.
Talking like he’ll be a huge missed opportunity if he doesn’t come. You know who’s a potential missed opportunity? Coppola who’s on the verge of joining Brighton for 11 millions.
Agreed. That Kalulu money should go there asap
I honestly don’t understand this club and the people advocating for this transfer, any serious and sensible club after the display of PSG in the final, football is now very fast, simple and dynamic, besides the next season should be used to introduce both Zeroli and Vos into the main team, and blood them properly, so that by next season when we return to the UCL, they would be battle hardened, what happened to the Tillerman deal …
The reason Modric is a good signing is not only because of his quality (and the fact that he can still clearly play and run a lot — he played in 54 matches this past season for Madrid which is more than ANY other prior season with Madrid), but even more importantly, he is a WINNER and a very hard worker. He can be a leader for all players on the team — unlike lazy Theo and Leao… the type of attitude, work ethic and winning mentality that someone like Modric can bring to the team is contagious and something the club needs badly. Ever since our idiot ownership got rid of Maldini, his winning mentality was missing and our team has suffered.