Luka Modric agrees to sign for AC Milan after Club World Cup

Luka Modric has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to join AC Milan, as confirmed by the club’s sporting director, Igli Tare.

The seasoned midfielder, poised to depart Real Madrid after 13 successful years, is anticipated to sign a one-year contract with the Serie A giants following the conclusion of the Club World Cup in the United States.

“I spoke to him in person and saw a guy who is really eager to be competitive. His arrival is crucial for a group that needs players like him, leadership,” Tare told Gazzetta dello Sport.

“The first question Luka asked me was: ‘Will we be a team built to win the championship?’ He has won six Champions Leagues and wants to be a star player from the start.

“He is important for what he will convey in terms of mentality, leadership and professionalism. The fact that he is an AC Milan fan makes this story even more exciting, and it would be great for him to have a stellar season as at the end of the season is the World Cup,” Tare added.

According to ESPN, Luka Modric and AC Milan finalized personal terms in early June, just ahead of the Club World Cup.

The Croatian midfielder is expected to sign a contract valued at approximately €3.5 million (\$4 million) annually, including bonuses, with an option for a one-year extension.

Modric, who will turn 40 in September, remains in peak physical condition and is determined to compete in the 2026 World Cup in the U.S. He recently made a brief appearance during Real Madrid’s Club World Cup victory over Pachuca, marking one of his final games for the Spanish giants.

Departing Real Madrid after an illustrious career that saw him claim 28 major trophies, Modric is set to embrace a new chapter in Serie A with AC Milan.

In addition, Milan is reportedly in negotiations to acquire Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka. While personal terms have been agreed upon, discussions over the transfer fee are ongoing.