{"id":63970,"date":"2025-06-13T21:41:18","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T20:41:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=63970"},"modified":"2025-06-27T17:34:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T16:34:07","slug":"luka-modric-set-to-join-ac-milan-after-club-world-cup-know-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/luka-modric-set-to-join-ac-milan-after-club-world-cup-know-details\/","title":{"rendered":"Luka Modric Set to Join AC Milan After Club World Cup, Know Details"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of Madrid&rsquo;s greatest midfielders, Luka Modric is set to bid adieu to the club. And he is on the verge of beginning a new chapter with Italian giants AC Milan. The 39-year-old Croatian maestro has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to join the Rossoneri. He will join the ranks after Real Madrid&rsquo;s FIFA Club World Cup campaign concludes this summer.<\/p><p>Despite turning 39, Modric can still play for some good more years. His departure from Real Madrid after a remarkable 13-year spell is not his retirement. According to journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano and other sources, Modric has postponed all formalities with AC Milan until after his commitment to Real Madrid ends mid-July.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&#128680;&#128308;&#9899;&#65039; Luka Modri&#263; to undergo medical and complete formal steps of AC Milan move after the Club World Cup.<br><br>No signature\/official steps before that as Modri&#263; wants to focus on Real Madrid at the best level possible until the end. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WNDXn3wLbS\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/WNDXn3wLbS<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1933052169965518905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>June 12, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is Luka Modric Choosing AC Milan?<\/h2><p>Reportedly, talks with AC Milan have reached an advanced stage. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Modric has chosen to delay official confirmation and his medical out of loyalty to Real Madrid. The contract is expected to be a short one &ndash; a one-year deal with an optional second year based on performance.<\/p><p>Milan is more than just a new challenge for the Croatian. Reportedly, the decision carries emotional weight. Modric has long idolized Zvonimir Boban, the Croatian legend who starred for the Rossoneri in the 1990s. Now friends, Boban&rsquo;s influence and Modric&rsquo;s childhood admiration played a pivotal role in the midfielder&rsquo;s decision.<\/p><p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/real-madrid-and-barcelona-would-have-sacked-me-pep-guardiola-on-man-citys-poor-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Real Madrid and Barcelona Would Have Sacked Me: Pep Guardiola on Man City&rsquo;s Poor Season<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>However, it seems Modric&rsquo;s primary sporting motivation is clear. He is determined to stay in peak form for the 2026 World Cup. He turned down lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia and MLS to keep playing in top-tier European football. Serie A&rsquo;s competitiveness and Milan&rsquo;s ambition offer the ideal stage for his ambitions for the coming year.<\/p><p>With 591 appearances for Real Madrid, six Champions League trophies, a Ballon d&rsquo;Or (2018), and countless accolades, Modric&rsquo;s legacy in Madrid is secure. However, he&rsquo;s still not done. He has been included in <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/real-madrid-full-squad-club-world-cup-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Xabi Alonso&rsquo;s Club World Cup squad<\/a>. Modric is hoping to end his Real journey by helping the club lift their first FIFA Club World Cup under the new format.<\/p><p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-opening-ceremony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Opening Ceremony: A Global Celebration Kicks Off in Miami<\/a><\/strong><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Graceful Exit and New Beginning<\/h2><p>At 39 years of age, Modric made 57 appearances for Real Madrid last season and often even wore the captain&rsquo;s armband. His leadership and experience has been crucial for the Los Blancos over the years. However, since they had a bad season, Madrid are looking to take another direction.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Modric may be leaving, but his leadership qualities and experience will be invaluable to AC Milan as they look to reclaim domestic and European glory. 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