Following the club's decision not to extend his contract for the 2025/26 season, Modric is ready to put an end to 13 exceptional years spent in the Spanish capital, but he does not plan to retire.
The 39-year-old had already expressed his wish to extend a year in Madrid, to play beyond his 40th anniversary in September and to lead Croatia to the 2026 World Cup.
The current Modric contract does not end in June, and it will run Real Madrid in the United States, their participation in the FIFA club World Cup that can extend until mid-July.
Modric would have received offers from the MLS and the Saudi pro League, but he would prefer to stay in Europe and compete in the UEFA Champions League.
Staying in the best of its form for the World Cup is a key goal for Modric, and AC Milan, giant of Serie A, would be on the spot.
The new Milanese sports director, Igli Tare, would have gone to Croatia to meet Modric and, according to Football Italia, has concluded a personal agreement with the experienced midfielder.
The contract would be one year, with an option to extend an additional season, and Modric could earn around 3 million euros per season.
Luka Modric speaks on her new club
Modric came into play during the qualification match for the 7-0 World Cup in Croatia in Gibraltar and should be the captain of the home team against the Czech Republic on June 9.
No decision for Modric
He spoke of his future after the victory in Gibraltar and admitted that no final decision had yet been made.
“Milan? I can't tell you anything about transfers. I want to stay focused on everything waiting for us with Real Madrid and the national team “He said.
“I have not yet made a decision, despite the calls and the contacts I had. It is the only truth. »»
