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Fabrizio Romano confirms Luka Modric’s free transfer to AC Milan
Carlo Garganese
- Updated: 25 Jun 2025 09:34 BST
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Real Madrid legend Luka Modric will join AC Milan on a free transfer, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed.
Romano reports that Modric will officially become a Milan player at the end of the Club World Cup.
Current ETV
Luka Modrić
M, DM (C), AM (R)
Real Madrid
Luka Modrić
M, DM (C), AM (R)
Real Madrid
ETV Range
€5.1M - €6.9M
"The verbal agreement is done and sealed, with medical to follow in July," Romano tweeted on X on Wednesday.
"Here we Go, soon."
Modric to join AC Milan
Modric will join Milan on a free transfer when his Real Madrid contract expires at the end of the Club World Cup.
Alfredo Pedulla reports that Modic has agreed a one year contract with Milan.
The Croatian has accepted a salary of €3 million net with the option included to extend for another season.
Modric has already announced his farewell to the club after the Club World Cup.
All that is missing now to complete the deal is Modric’s signature on the contract, which Romano says will follow next month.
Modric will be the replacement of Tijani Reijnders, who has joined Manchester City for a fee of around €70m. Milan are also i negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen for anotheer veteran in Granit Xhaka.
Modric turns 40 this year but Milan still believe he is capable of playing at the highest level for at least another year.
The midfielder supported Milan as a child and has been close to moving to the club in the past.
Modric is remembered as one of the greatest players in Real Madrid and football history.
Modric arrived from Tottenham in 2012 for a fee of €35 million and went onto become a Real Madrid legend.
Having won 28 trophies at the club, Modric was announced as the club’s captain last summer and he was still a regular figure in Madrid’s team this past season.
“Beyond the titles and victories, I carry in my heart the affection of all Madrid fans,” Modric said when announcing his exit.
“I really don't know how to explain the special connection I have with you and how supported, respected and loved I have felt and feel. I will never forget each ovation and all the gestures of affection you have shown me.
“Leaving with a full heart. Filled with pride, gratitude and unforgettable memories. And even though, after the Club World Cup, I'm no longer going to wear this shirt on the field, I'll always be a Madrid fan.”
Modric won the Ballon d’Or in 2018 and has been capped an incredible 188 times by Croatia.
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