Mansion Sports - Croatian football legend Luka Modrić has officially joined AC Milan, signing a one-year contract as a free agent. 

The deal includes an option for extension until the summer of 2027, potentially allowing Modrić to play at the highest level until the age of 41.

Following the conclusion of his duties with Real Madrid at the FIFA Club World Cup, the veteran midfielder finalized his long-anticipated move to San Siro. 

Modrić arrived in Milan in the morning to undergo a comprehensive set of medical examinations, both with club doctors and local health authorities, before signing the contract.

Modrić to Wear Number 14 Shirt at San Siro

Upon his official presentation as a new Rossoneri player, Luka Modrić was assigned the number 14 jersey, symbolizing the start of a new chapter in his illustrious career. As he approaches his 40th birthday this September, the Croatian maestro embarks on what could be his final playing journey in European football.

With an impressive 188 caps for the Croatian national team and 597 competitive appearances for Real Madrid over a 13-year period, Modrić brings an unmatched level of experience and international prestige to AC Milan’s midfield.

A Career Defined by Silverware and Global Recognition

Luka Modrić departs Real Madrid as one of the most decorated players in the club’s history. His honours include:

• Six UEFA Champions League titles
• Four LaLiga championships
• Five FIFA Club World Cup trophies
• Five UEFA Super Cups
• Two Copa del Rey victories
• Five Spanish Super Cups
• And most notably, the Ballon d’Or in 2018

These accolades solidify his legacy as one of the greatest midfielders of the modern era. His decision to join AC Milan is seen as both sentimental and strategic, rooted in a childhood admiration for the club.

AC Milan Becomes the Fourth Club in Modrić’s Professional Career

This move marks AC Milan as the fourth club Luka Modrić has represented during his professional career. 

He began at GNK Dinamo Zagreb, followed by a spell at Tottenham Hotspur, before achieving global stardom at Real Madrid, where he spent 13 extraordinary years.

According to Milan icon Zvonimir Boban, Modrić has been a lifelong admirer of the Rossoneri. When the offer came from Milan, there was no hesitation—it was an opportunity to fulfill a personal dream while continuing to compete at the elite level.

His arrival at San Siro is expected to bring not only tactical depth and composure to Milan’s midfield but also to instill leadership and veteran presence in a squad brimming with young talent under the stewardship of head coach Massimiliano Allegri.