Luka Modrić on Sunday evening, in the 1–0 victory against Inter in the Milan Derby, once again gave very strong emotions to the Rossoneri fans who have the privilege of seeing him play in their shirt: immense quality and endless work on the San Siro pitch, leadership in keeping his teammates on their toes, and unrestrained joy at the final whistle. The Croatian superstar, despite being 40 years old, is proving to be the extra man this season. At Milanello they understood it from the very first day and are pushing for him to stay.
Pressing:
Just as Modrić went to press anyone who had the ball at their feet on Sunday evening, in the same way Allegri, the staff, and his teammates are pressing Luka to convince him to stay next year as well. Or at least that is what La Gazzetta dello Sport writes this morning. Last summer the Rossoneri number 14 signed a one-year contract with an option for a second year, which can be triggered by his own decision. In between there would be the World Cup, an event Modrić cares about very much because it will be his last with the shirt of his country, with which he has achieved many important successes over the years. After the Derby, Modrić avoided talking about his future: “I’m not thinking about it: I only have the work to do in mind.” Certainly in everyday life Allegri and his teammates talk to him about it: making the decision for such a sacred monster is impossible, but making him feel important is necessary and could help, as relayed via Milan News.
The club obviously immediately understood the importance of having such a personality in the locker room and it too will push for Modrić to stay: without forcing, however, because a player like this has complete freedom to move independently on these choices. Certainly from Via Aldo Rossi they would prefer to know Luka’s decision before the World Cup, but at the same time they will also know how to wait a little longer. In all of this the Croatian is very attached to the Rossoneri world and is extremely devoted to the cause. As proof of this, the newspaper reports the player’s willingness to lend his Ballon d’Or to the Casa Milan Museum for a while, as Van Basten had done. A sign of gratitude and recognition, but also of deep connection with the Rossoneri colors and the fans.
