Luka Modric (Real Madrid > AC Milan)
July 2025
Luka Modric has signed a one-year deal with AC Milan following the end of his contract with Real Madrid. The deal includes an option for a second year depending on performance.
The 39-year-old left Madrid after the Club World Cup, ending a legendary stint. Milan see Modric as a short-term leader for their midfield while continuing to build around youth.
Luka Modric (Real Madrid > AC Milan)
June 2025
Luka Modric has verbally agreed to join AC Milan after 13 years at Real Madrid, signing a one-year contract with an option to extend. He will earn €3.5m net per season plus bonuses.
Milan sporting director Igli Tare confirmed Modric’s intent to compete and lead, with a focus on winning the Serie A title and preparing for the 2026 World Cup. Contract will be signed after the Club World Cup.
Luka Modric (Real Madrid > AC Milan)
Move finalised after June’s Club World Cup
Luka Modric will depart Real Madrid after the Club World Cup and join AC Milan. The 38-year-old legend ends a historic stint at Madrid with one last tournament before transitioning to Serie A.
Modric is set for a medical and contract signing with Milan post-tournament. Real Madrid have allowed him to complete the season before confirming the move, making Milan his final European club stop.
Luka Modric (AC Milan)
June 4, 2025
Luka Modric has verbally agreed to join AC Milan as a free agent following the end of his long stint at Real Madrid. The formal signing is expected to be completed within the next 48 hours.
Modric became a free agent after his Madrid contract expired. Milan moved quickly to offer terms and are confident of securing the veteran midfielder, who still wants to play top-tier European football despite turning 39 soon.
Luka Modrić (Real Madrid)
June 2025 (post-Club World Cup)
Real Madrid icon Luka Modrić will depart the club this summer following the Club World Cup in the U.S. He leaves as the most decorated player in Madrid history with 28 trophies over 13 seasons.
Modrić, 39, confirmed his decision in an emotional message, stating Saturday’s LaLiga finale will be his last at the Santiago Bernabéu. Despite reduced minutes, he played 34 league games this season. He’ll exit having won six Champions Leagues and the 2018 Ballon d’Or. Madrid president Florentino Pérez hailed him as a “unique and exemplary footballer.”
Luka Modric (Swansea City)
April 2025
Real Madrid legend Luka Modric has become a minority owner of Swansea City, joining a group of American investors as the Championship club looks to raise its global profile and stabilize financially.
Modric, still playing actively for Madrid, said he hopes to contribute off the pitch with his experience. Swansea reported a £15.2M annual loss and remains mid-table with limited Premier League promotion prospects this season.
Luka Modric (Real Madrid)
April 2025
Despite Modric’s wish to retire in Madrid, the club is unlikely to offer the 39-year-old a new deal. He’s set to become a free agent this summer, with interest reportedly building from clubs in Qatar.
Modric has fallen out of the regular rotation, and with Real aiming to bring in a new midfielder, Diario AS reports that contract renewal talks may not take place at all. He remains hopeful but the exit appears imminent.
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
March 2025
Ruben Amorim is determined to retain Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United despite strong interest from Real Madrid, who are tracking the midfielder as a £90m replacement for Luka Modric.
While Amorim wants Fernandes to stay, United’s financial situation may force a sale. The Portuguese star has delivered 16 goals and 16 assists this season, but could be tempted by Madrid’s elite-level ambitions.