Luka Modric has completed a move to AC Milan on a free transfer after a successful 13-year tenure at Real Madrid. The 39-year-old midfielder has signed a contract valid until June 2026, with an option for the Italian club to extend it by an additional year.
In May, Modric announced his departure from the Spanish giants following the Club World Cup in the United States. Expressing his excitement on Milan's social media, he stated he was thrilled "to be starting a new chapter" in his career.
Massimiliano Allegri, who has returned for a second term as Milan's head coach after succeeding Sergio Conceicao, described Modric as an "extraordinary player" when confirming the Croatian captain's arrival earlier this month.
Modric, the 2018 Ballon d'Or winner, amassed 28 trophies with Real Madrid, including six Champions League titles and four La Liga championships, since his transfer from Tottenham in 2012. This achievement makes him the most decorated player in the club's history. He scored 43 goals in 597 appearances for Real, with his final game being a 4-0 semi-final loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup last week.
Looking ahead, Modric is eager to participate in next year's World Cup, which will be hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. AC Milan finished eighth in Serie A last season, missing out on European competition.
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