The countdown is over. After weeks of waiting, Luka Modric is finally ready to begin his adventure with AC Milan. Tomorrow will be “Modric Day,” as the Croatian midfielder takes his first official steps in red and black — including medical examinations, a fitness assessment, and signing the contract that will tie him to the Rossoneri for this season.
A reinforcement beyond age:
Luka Modric is a reinforcement that goes beyond age and beyond the pitch, because Milan isn’t simply handing Max Allegri just another player — they’re giving him a leader, a reference point, a symbol of a winning mentality that has been somewhat lacking in recent years. Indeed, in the past few seasons, the Rossoneri environment has swung between promising youth and a lack of personality. That’s why the arrival of the Croatian star represents a clear change of course, not only from past mistakes but especially from the shortcomings of last season.
At nearly 40 years old, Modric brings with him not only a trophy cabinet that includes 6 Champions League titles, numerous individual awards, and a Ballon d’Or, but also a mentality of sacrifice, excellence, and respect for the game — qualities that are desperately needed at Milanello and, more broadly, across the entire Milan setup.
Milan needs Luka Modric
Luka won’t be expected to play 50 games in a season — those numbers would be unrealistic at his age. But every minute the Croatian spends on the pitch will be worth its weight in gold for a team in search of balance, maturity, and leadership, especially in midfield, where Milan is now missing another star in Tijjani Reijnders, as pointed out via Milan News.
Luka Modric represents not only the first real building block of a technical rebuild but also Milan’s intention to return to thinking big. And what better way to do that than by putting at the heart (of the pitch and the project) someone who has greatness in his very DNA?
