At 39, Luka Modrić turned the page of Real Madrid after more than a golden decade to afford a last big challenge: to restore brilliance to AC Milan in search of Renaissance. Seduced by the vision of Massimiliano Allegri, returned to the Milanese bench to restore order after a chaotic season, the Croatian Ballon d'Or arrives haloed by its experience and its aura. This choice is part of a particularly agitated summer transfer window, marked by several weight reinforcements intended to rebalance a worn workforce, and by a change of radical CAP on the bench. After the short passage of Paulo Fonseca then the interim provided by Sérgio Conceição, the management decided for a return to stability with Allegri. In this context of reconstruction, Modrić embodies more than a transfer: he is the symbol of a Milan that wants to recover his grandeur by focusing on the science of the game, the grinta and the thirst for victory of one of the most elegant circles of his generation.
“The main reason why I chose AC Milan is the size of the club: it is one of the best world teams. This photo (where he carries a tracksuit of AC Milan with his parents as a child, editor's note) is a magnificent memory. It testifies to the popularity of AC Milan at the time, especially in Croatia. I grew up looking at your championship, and AC Milan was my favorite team when I was a child, especially thanks to Zvonimir Boban, who played here: it was my idol. That's why I chose AC Milan. And this photo is a wonderful memory. The first time I came here to sign the contract, I immediately felt that this club was special. We feel the aura of grandeur that comes from the club: he won seven champions leagues, second behind Real Madrid. That's all. Everything here is at the highest level: the people who work for the club, the supporters, the stadium… ”said the 2018 Golden Ball.
Noticed beginnings
Arrived only ten days ago in the club, the recruit Luka Modrić is gradually integrated: “He has been there for 10 days, he has to work. He had 30 minutes, he played 45. The expulsion upset the plans, he should have replaced Musah, who played 70 minutes after the 60 of yesterday. He must improve his physical condition, he is late on others. You have to learn from certain matches. Our strength lies in our cohesion and our concern for detail. I am satisfied with the work of this month. The preparation is over and the season begins, it's the most funny moment». Midenhood magician, Luka Modrić brings Milan the touch of grace and the experience that turns the big games.
About the new creative environment mixed between intelligence and humility, Allegri has rented his summer recruit Luka Modrić: “I had very little, or even any, great players with little intelligence and humility. To play at high level, you have to be humble and intelligent. Modric, it's not up to me to say, is an extraordinary player. I was surprised by Jashari's performance because he worked little with the ball and almost always trained alone. We must progress and work hard, to improve our physical condition and our mind. Do not get too crowded; Winning matches is the norm in Milan ”. Each touched ball, Modrić seems to write a new page of football poetry in the Rossonero jersey.
