Luka Modric is 39 and still playing like he’s 29. The man’s a metronome in midfield, still weaving magic in tight spaces and pulling strings like a footballing puppeteer. But sadly for Real Madrid fans, that familiar No. 10 is on borrowed time at the Bernabéu.
The Croatian maestro is in the final stretch of his Los Blancos journey, with the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup marking his last dance in the white shirt. His contract won’t be extended, as the board reportedly turned down his request for one more season. That means just a few more games before the curtain drops on an iconic era.
But here’s the twist: Europe might not lose him just yet.
Modric to Milan? Signs Point to Yes
While there’s no official confirmation, all signs are pointing towards Modric joining Serie A giants AC Milan. And the biggest clue? A very candid interview with Milan’s Sporting Director, Igli Tare.
Igli Tare: “Modric has great desire to compete”
Speaking to Milan Reports, Tare didn’t shy away from the buzz.
“Luka Modric? I spoke to him personally and I saw in him a player with a great desire to compete. His arrival is essential for a group that needs players like him,”
-Igli Tare, AC Milan Sporting Director
Now that’s not your usual vague transfer talk. That’s real, first-name-basis, ‘we’ve definitely discussed this’ energy.
Tare also revealed how Modric asked one very telling question before even considering the move:
“The first question Luka asked me was: ‘Will we be a team capable of winning the league?’ He has won six Champions League titles and wants to be a star from the start.”
That mentality. That hunger. Even at 39, Modric isn’t chasing a comfy retirement paycheck. He wants the Scudetto. He wants to lead.
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And Tare couldn’t be more excited:
“This is important because of the mentality, leadership and professionalism he will bring.”
“Being a Milan fan adds to the excitement of this story, and it would be great if he could be a star in just one season.”
The Bottom Line
So yes, Luka Modric might be leaving Real Madrid, but he’s not leaving European football just yet. AC Milan looks like the next destination for the legendary midfielder, and if Tare’s words are anything to go by, it’s not just a rumour, it’s a serious move in the works.
From Madrid magic to Milan class? Don’t bet against it.
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