Luka Modric has reached a full agreement with AC Milan to extend his contract until June 2027, with the signing expected to be completed by Wednesday 22 July. Multiple sources including MilanNews and Fabrizio Romano report that a complete understanding has been reached and only the official confirmation from the club remains pending.
The 40-year-old Croatia international, who turns 41 in September, will earn €3.5 million per season plus bonuses under the new one-year deal, matching the terms he agreed when joining the Rossoneri last summer. The contract extension, initially reported by Croatian outlet Germanijak and subsequently confirmed by Italian media, brings an end to several weeks of speculation about the midfielder's future.
Modric joined Milan as a free agent in July 2025 after a glittering 12-year spell at Real Madrid, where he established himself as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation. During his time at the Santiago Bernabéu he won the Ballon d'Or in 2018, five UEFA Champions League titles, three La Liga crowns, and five FIFA Club World Cups. Before Real Madrid, the Croatian playmaker had spells at Dinamo Zagreb and Tottenham Hotspur.
In his debut season with the Rossoneri, Modric made 37 appearances across all competitions, contributing two goals and three assists while operating as a deep-lying playmaker in Paulo Fonseca's system. His campaign was briefly interrupted by a fractured cheekbone sustained in a collision, but he returned to action ahead of schedule, demonstrating the durability and professionalism that have defined his career.
New Milan head coach Ruben Amorim has made clear how highly he rates the Croatian captain. Speaking at his unveiling as the successor to Paulo Fonseca, Amorim described Modric as "a key player for us, especially at the start, to get more possession," while acknowledging the veteran cannot play every game. The Portuguese tactician sees Modric as an essential bridge between the squad's younger talents and the demands of Serie A and European competition.
The renewal also settles questions about Modric's international future. New Croatia coach Slaven Bilić, appointed this month after Zlatko Dalić stepped down following the 2026 World Cup, has publicly expressed his wish for the captain to continue with the national team. There is speculation that Modric could bid farewell to the Croatia side with a ceremony around their Nations League meeting with Spain in October.
With official confirmation expected within days, Modric will enter his second season at San Siro as both a dressing-room leader and a tactical reference point for Amorim's emerging project. For a player who came within weeks of turning 41, the message is clear: there is still football left at the highest level.
Sources
- https://football-italia.net/done-deal-modric-agreement-new-milan-contract/
- https://football-italia.net/modric-set-to-sign-new-milan-deal/
- https://www.milannews.it/calciomercato-milan/mn-accordo-raggiunto-modric-milan-624188
