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Luka Modric completes move to AC Milan on free transfer after legendary spell at Real Madrid - 'A new maestro'
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Updated 15/07/2025 at 10:23 GMT+1
AC Milan have signed veteran midfielder Luka Modric from Real Madrid on a free transfer. The Croatia international played his final match for the Liga giants at the FIFA Club World Cup in their crushing 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Modric joins the Italian outfit on a free transfer following his legendary 13-year spell at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Luka Modric
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Luka Modric has completed his move to AC Milan after a legendary spell at Real Madrid.
The 39-year-old Ballon d'Or winner spent the last 13 seasons at the Bernabeu, after moving to Spain from Tottenham Hotspur.
In May, it was announced that he would leave the club, and the midfielder has now confirmed the San Siro as his destination.
He has put pen-to-paper on a 12-month deal with Milan, but that contract includes the option of a one-year extension.
Speaking on Instagram, he said: "Ciao everybody, I just landed in Milan.
"Very happy to be here, to start a new chapter in my career. A big hug to everyone."
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Having joined Milan, Modric will be hoping he can replicate his trophy-laden stint in Spain.
The midfielder won four La Liga titles and six UEFA Champions League crowns at Real Madrid, as well as lifting the Copa del Rey twice and five UEFA Super Cups.
International success came his way too, as Los Blancos claimed five FIFA Club World Cup crowns with the Croatian at the heart of the side.
It was in that competition that he played his final game for the club, as Xabi Alonso's side were knocked out by way of a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals.
He leaves the Bernabeu having amassed 597 appearances, scoring 43 goals.
"AC Milan is delighted to announce that Luka Modric has signed a contract with the club until 30 June 2026 with an option for a one-year extension until 30 June 2027," the club said in a statement.
Writing on X, they added: "La Scala del Calcio has a new maestro," before describing the midfielder as a "legend."
The 2018 Ballon d'Or winner will wear the No. 14 shirt for the club and could make his league debut for them in a Serie A clash with Cremonese on August 23.
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