Luka Modric looks set to commit his future to Milan, with reports out of Croatia indicating the veteran midfielder is poised to sign a fresh contract in the coming days. This isn’t just a rumor either, Croatian outlet Germanijak, via MilanNews, says Modric has decided to keep his career at San Siro going and will ink a new one-year deal right in the middle of this week, probably Wednesday.
The Deal Details: What’s on the Table for Modric
So what’s the scoop on this new contract? The terms are apparently going to mirror what he had last season: we’re talking around €3.5 million plus some bonuses. This extension has been looking more and more likely for the past couple of weeks, so it’s not a total shock, but getting it over the finish line is huge for Milan. It means one of the game’s true legends, a 2018 Ballon d’Or winner no less, will be rocking the number 14 jersey for at least another season with the club.
Coach Amorim Is Hyped to Keep His Key Player
This news has gotta be music to Ruben Amorim’s ears, for real. The Milan coach made it clear during his unveiling just how much he values Modric. He said, “I think he’s a key player for us, especially at the start, to get more possession.” Amorim wasn’t saying Modric would play every single game, but his desire to “really want to be able to count on him next season” was crystal clear. Having a player of Modric’s caliber, even as a veteran, to help control the midfield and set the tone for possession, that’s just a massive win for Amorim’s tactical vision.
Modric’s International Future: A Separate Story?
Now, while his club future seems locked in, Modric’s international career with Croatia is a totally different ballgame. The report notes he recently grabbed lunch with the new Croatia coach, Slaven Bilic, who just took over this month after Zlatko Dalic stepped down. Bilic has publicly expressed his wish for Modric, who’s also the national team captain, to keep playing for the country, but he’s leaving that big decision entirely up to the player. There’s even some talk Modric might say farewell to the Croatia squad with a special ceremony around their Nations League clash with Spain in October. But for now, his main focus is all about fighting for Milan. This next year at San Siro promises to be intense, and with Modric on board, Milan fans have a ton to look forward to.
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