Luka Modric was still hungry for a title with Real Madrid. Tied to the Casa Blanca until the end of the season, the 39-year-old Croatian midfielder couldn't imagine leaving Spain. Seduced by the idea of starting a new chapter with Xabi Alonso, the former Tottenham player hoped to fill the role for a year, even playing luxury understudy in the Merengue midfield. Unfortunately for him, Real Madrid's new strongman told him he was no longer counting on him. After 6 Champions Leagues, 91 goals, and 140 assists in 848 matches, Modric announced his departure from Madrid on May 22.
"The time has come. The moment I never wanted to see arrive, but that's football, and in life, everything has a beginning and an end... On Saturday (May 24 against Real Sociedad), I will play my last game at the Santiago Bernabéu. I arrived in 2012 with the hope of wearing the shirt of the best team in the world and the ambition to do great things, but I couldn't have imagined what would follow. Playing for Real Madrid has changed my life as a footballer and as a person. I am proud to have been part of one of the most successful eras of the best club in history . "
AC Milan pulls off a great coup
A page in Madrid's history is turning, but the 2018 Ballon d'Or winner didn't wait long to bounce back. Expected to be in Major League Soccer or Saudi Arabia, the Zadar native has chosen to stay in Europe, in one of the five major European leagues. It is indeed at AC Milan that the now ex-Merengue player will continue his career. " Hello everyone, I just landed in Milan. I'm very happy to be here to start a new chapter in my career. A big kiss to everyone, " announced the Croatian midfielder in a video posted by the Rossoneri on Instagram.
" AC Milan is delighted to announce that Luka Modrić has signed a contract with the club until June 30, 2026, with an option for a one-year extension until June 30, 2027." Eighth in the last Serie A standings , the Rossoneri have had a very disappointing 2024/2025 season marked by the failed spells of Paulo Fonseca and Sergio Conceição. Not to mention other internal problems with Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Deprived of European competition next season, the Lombard club has nevertheless managed to attract Modric, who will play for the first time in his career under the orders of the returning Massimiliano Allegri.
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