Luka Modrić, the 40-year-old Croatian maestro who spent 13 years pulling strings at Real Madrid, appears set to keep doing his thing in Italy. Multiple Italian media outlets, including La Gazzetta dello Sport, report that Modrić is inclined to activate a contract extension with AC Milan for the 2026-27 Serie A season.
The football side of things
Modrić joined Milan in June 2025 on a one-year deal reportedly worth approximately €3.5 million net per season, including bonuses. The contract came with a built-in option for an additional year, which is the clause he now appears ready to trigger.
His departure from Real Madrid last summer ended one of the most decorated club careers in modern football. Over 13 seasons in the Spanish capital, he won multiple Champions League titles, La Liga crowns, and the 2018 Ballon d’Or.
His first season at Milan has been something of a mixed bag. Under new coach Ruben Amorim, the Rossoneri failed to secure a Champions League berth. Despite that, Amorim is reportedly keen on retaining Modrić, viewing the veteran as a stabilizing presence during what the club considers a transitional phase.
