The Milan of past glories, the one of repeated Ballon d'Or winners, today has to deal with a European football landscape where top clubs invest sums beyond the reach of Italian teams. Yet, the allure of a big name remains. Among the considerations of the new Rossoneri management, composed of Igli Tare and Massimiliano Allegri, a fascinating idea emerges: Luka Modric.
Despite his age (39), the Real Madrid legend still played many games this season
The Croatian midfielder, born in 1985, has just closed a long and successful chapter with Real Madrid. His goal now is to remain competitive ahead of the 2026 World Cup, and to do so he is looking for a high-level team. Milan is thinking about it: on the one hand, Modric is not asking for an exorbitant salary, instead offering quality and leadership; on the other hand, his 40 years (in September) and the reduced playing time in the last season give pause, as pointed out by Milan News. However, his record is clear: 57 appearances (with more than 2800 minutes played across all competitions), 4 goals and 9 assists. His reliability, both physical and technical, remains.
Modric is a Milan fan
At Milan, he would also have fewer seasonal commitments, allowing him to manage his energy better. And then there’s the emotional factor: Modric has always declared his love for Milan since he was a child, inspired by Zvonimir Boban. A call from the Rossoneri club could touch his heart. Obstacles are not lacking: no European competitions and a lot of competition from other clubs. But this time Luka is free and might decide with his heart. And that heart has always beaten Rossonero.
