Milan Close to Signing Luka Modrić in Bid to Return to the Top of Italian Football
Rossoneri eye the Croatian legend as a key piece in Allegri’s rebuilding project
AC Milan are moving quickly to reinforce their squad ahead of the 2025/26 season, and one name is standing out above the rest: Luka Modrić. According to reports from journalist Matteo Moretto, negotiations between the Italian giants and the 39-year-old Croatian are at an advanced stage, with the club hoping to make the transfer official in the coming days.
A New Era Begins Under Allegri
After a disappointing 2024/25 campaign that saw Milan finish 8th in Serie A, missing out on European competition, the club is entering a new chapter. With Massimiliano Allegri returning to the San Siro dugout and Igli Tare appointed as sporting director, the Rossoneri are undergoing a significant squad overhaul.
Recent departures include:
- Tijjani Reijnders – Manchester City
- Theo Hernández – On the verge of joining Al-Hilal
In response, Milan are seeking experience, leadership, and quality to steady the ship and mount a comeback.
Modrić: The Veteran Maestro
Now a free agent after 11 glorious seasons at Real Madrid, Luka Modrić is being courted as Milan’s first signing of the 2025/26 season.
Luka Modrić at Real Madrid (2012–2024):
- Appearances: 434
- Goals: 35
- Assists: 90
- Trophies: 18 (including 5 UEFA Champions Leagues)
- Individual Honors: Ballon d’Or (2018)
Even at 39, Modrić has proven capable of dictating tempo, organizing midfield transitions, and bringing a sense of calm under pressure traits that Milan desperately need in their current rebuild.
Why Milan Want Him
According to internal sources and Tare himself, the club sees Modrić as a bridge between generations:
- “We want leaders on and off the pitch. Luka has proven time and again that he is exactly that. His presence would elevate everyone else in the squad.” Club source (via Matteo Moretto)
- The Croatian is also keen to continue playing at the highest level, and Milan’s project centered around experience and tactical solidity could suit him perfectly.
What’s Next?
Negotiations are progressing well, with Modrić’s entourage reportedly satisfied with the sporting project.
The financial package is modest by top-tier standards but includes incentives for appearances and European qualification.
An announcement is expected within the week, which would mark the beginning of Milan’s new transfer strategy.
Milan’s 2025/26 Roadmap
With Modrić potentially leading the midfield and Allegri at the helm, the club hopes to:
- Return to the top 4 in Serie A
- Secure Champions League qualification for 2026
- Rebuild the squad with tactical depth and character
