Football legend Luka Modrić has officially signed with AC Milan, marking a new chapter in his storied career after over a decade of brilliance at Real Madrid.

The 39-year-old midfield maestro joins the Rossoneri as a free agent, signing a one-year deal until June 2026, with an option to extend for a further year. The club confirmed the news in a statement on Monday, July 14, 2025:

“AC Milan is delighted to announce that Luka Modrić has signed a contract with the club until 30 June 2026, with an option for a one-year extension until 30 June 2027.”

 

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Modrić leaves behind an iconic legacy at the Santiago Bernabéu, where he won an astonishing 28 trophies, including six UEFA Champions League titles, four La Liga crowns, and the Ballon d’Or in 2018. With 43 goals in 597 appearances, he departs as Real Madrid’s most decorated player of all time.

His final appearance in white came in the 4–0 Club World Cup semi-final loss to Paris Saint-Germain last week.

 

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Known for his vision, composure, and unmatched midfield control, Modrić brings a wealth of experience and leadership to Stefano Pioli’s side, who continue to blend youth and experience in their quest to return to European dominance.

As the Croatian legend begins this new adventure at San Siro, fans across the football world will be watching to see how one of the modern game’s finest midfielders leaves his mark on Serie A.

 

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Real Madrid legend and 2018 Ballon d’Or winner Luka Modrić has made a surprising return to English football—not as a player, but as a minority owner of Championship side Swansea City.

Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news, noting that the agreement has been finalized, although the financial specifics remain undisclosed. Modrić joins the club’s ownership group alongside Andy Coleman, Brett Cravatt, Nigel Morris, and Jason Cohen.

🦢 Luka Modrić will be new Swansea’s minority owner as revealed… but it won’t change his plans on the pitch.

Modrić wants to keep playing for Real Madrid, again and again. 🤍🇭🇷 pic.twitter.com/yedvpKxNfS

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 14, 2025

Despite this business venture, Modrić has no plans to hang up his boots just yet. The Croatian maestro will continue to play for Real Madrid, reaffirming his commitment to the Spanish giants in a statement last month.

This move marks a strategic step into football club ownership for the former Tottenham midfielder, signaling his long-term intent to remain connected to the sport beyond his playing days.

Swansea’s majority stakeholder, Andy Coleman, who took over the club in May 2023, has emphasized his vision of a “new era” for the Welsh side, and Modrić’s involvement could be a significant boost in both stature and ambition.

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Luka Modrić, set to become new Minority Owner at Swansea.

Modrić will become one of the owners of the Championship club, deal agreed 🦢

❗️ This does 𝐧𝐨𝐭 affect his pro career, as he wants to continue playing for Real Madrid again, as reported last month. pic.twitter.com/Us0sb9k204

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 14, 2025

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• FIFPRO announces its shortlist for 2024

FIFA has unveiled the final shortlist of 26 players nominated for inclusion in the 2024 FIFPRO Men’s World XI, celebrating their outstanding performances for their respective clubs.

This exclusive award is determined by the players themselves, making it the only global honor based solely on votes from professional footballers. Manchester City leads with eight representatives in the shortlist, a testament to their exceptional performances across all competitions last season.

The FIFPRO Men’s World XI aims to assemble the best starting XI from the top football talent worldwide over the past year. The nominees come from a pool of over 28,000 professional footballers spanning 70 countries. Each player selects the top three goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards from an initial list of 250 candidates.

The final team consists of the goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders, and three forwards with the highest number of votes. The remaining outfield player with the most votes completes the prestigious XI.

Who are the players on FIFPRO’s final shortlist for 2024?

Goalkeepers:

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Luka Modric will continue his remarkable career at Real Madrid, having signed a one-year contract extension.

The 38-year-old Croatian midfielder was out of contract at the Santiago Bernabeu, leading to uncertainty about his future, especially after his teammate Toni Kroos decided to retire from all forms of football following Euro 2024.

Last season, Madrid secured a La Liga and Champions League double—Modric’s sixth Champions League title—though he played a more limited role under Carlo Ancelotti, who favored younger talents like Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni.

Despite his reduced presence on the pitch, Modric will remain at the Bernabeu for another season. His contract, which was set to expire at the end of June, has been extended, ensuring his stay in Spain beyond his 39th birthday.

✨ #Modrić2025 ✨ pic.twitter.com/8ka6jzTo2B

— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) July 17, 2024

Modric’s playing time has decreased in recent seasons due to the rise of Camavinga, Tchouameni, Fede Valverde, and Jude Bellingham. He started only 18 games as Real Madrid clinched another La Liga title. Nevertheless, Modric seems content with his reduced role, recognizing Real Madrid’s successful strategy of acquiring and developing central midfielders, which keeps them competitive for trophies.

Real Madrid announced: “Real Madrid C. F. and Luka Modrić have agreed to extend the contract of our captain, who will be linked to the club until 30 June 2025.

“Modrić arrived at Real Madrid in 2012, and in his twelve seasons representing our shirt he has become a Real Madrid and world football legend.”

Modric aims to add more trophies to his collection next season, supported by the arrival of Kylian Mbappe. The French superstar has been unveiled at the Santiago Bernabeu after completing his long-anticipated transfer to the Spanish giants.

Comunicado Oficial: renovación de Luka Modrić. #Modrić2025 | #RealMadrid

— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) July 17, 2024

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Jude Bellingham gave an explanation of his decision to accept Real Madrid’s €103 million (£89 million/$112 million) price tag and the goals he has set for his first season.

After spending three years in Germany, the 20-year-old midfielder has completed a high-profile transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid. When wearing a famous white shirt in the Spanish capital, Bellingham is aware that all eyes would be on him, but he claims to be enjoying the pressure being put on his youthful shoulders.

Bellingham told Sky Sports when asked if he feels any kind of pressure: “Not really. I think it follows you everywhere. People are saying to me that there is pressure on the move and stuff like that. Wherever I was going to take my next step there was going to be pressure, so it’s one of those things now that I get to enjoy because I’m under it so much. It’s all about finding ways of coping and I’m having a great time.”

Bellingham is already setting lofty targets for his first season in Madrid, with the England international eager to get his hands on major silverware.

He added on his goals with the Blancos: “Just to try and win. That’s why the club have signed me, that’s why I’m there. That’s why I have joined the biggest club in the world, to try and keep adding to the history and win trophies. I’m buzzing. It’s a move that is a dream move for me. I’m there now. I feel like I’ve done all the talking, now it’s about getting ready and starting playing. I’m just so happy to be at the club.”

Asked whether the pressure is something he feels, not least having become the most expensive English player of all time and the first Englishman to join Real since Michael Owen and Jonathan Woodgate in 2004, Bellingham replied: “Not really.”

He added, “[Pressure] follows you everywhere. People are saying to me there is pressure on the move, but wherever I was going to take my next step there was going to be pressure. It’s one of those things that I get the chance to enjoy because I’m under it so much – it’s all about finding ways of coping and I’m having a great time trying.”

Bellingham has signed a six-year contract with Real Madrid that will keep him at the club until 2029. He will compete for regular game time in 2023-24 with players like Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Eduardo Camavinga.

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Real Madrid have announced that Croatia international Luka Modric has agreed to extend his contract until summer 2024.

Real Madrid and Modric have agreed to terms of a contract extension that would keep the Croatian player with the club through June 2024. The Croatia international has now joined fellow veteran Toni Kroos is committing to Real Madrid for another year.

Comunicado Oficial: Modrić.#RealMadrid | #Modrić2024

— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) June 26, 2023

Madrid recruited Modric from Tottenham in 2012, and the playmaker has won almost 20 titles at the Santiago Bernabeu, including five Champions League triumphs. Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia had targeted Modric, but he chose to stay in the Spanish capital instead.

The midfield positions in Real Madrid will be fiercely contested next season. Modric and Kroos have already indicated their intention to continue at the club, and they will be joined by Jude Bellingham. Carlo Ancelotti can also call on Aurélien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga, and Fede Valverde.

Modric has reacted to the announcement with a brief post on social media. “Home Sweet Home,” he wrote on Twitter.

Home Sweet Home. #Modric2024

— Luka Modrić (@lukamodric10) June 26, 2023

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Zinedine Zidane has revealed which of his former Real Madrid players astounded him above all others.

The former midfielder, who won 17 titles as a player and later served as manager twice for Los Blancos, is unquestionably one of the most well-liked legends in the club’s history.

During his tenure in the Santiago Bernabeu dugout, Zidane oversaw a number of legendary players, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos, Toni Kroos, Gareth Bale, Vinicius Junior, and Casemiro.

However, he admitted in an interview with Telefoot that Luka Modric was not too far behind Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema as his first choice for a player who gets him out of his seat.

“If there is a player who lifts me out of my chair, that is Karim Benzema. Maybe also Luka Modric, players who, when they have the ball, you think they are going to lose it, but no, they always manage to get away with it,” Zidane said.

During Zidane’s first managerial tenure, Benzema primarily served as a supporter of Ronaldo, frequently selflessly setting up the Portuguese attacker. The Frenchman even finished the 2017–18 La Liga season with just five goals in 32 games.

By the time Zidane made his second appearance in Real Madrid in March 2019, Benzema had accepted the responsibility of being the team’s primary goal scorer. In 2022, a year after Zidane left once more, he eventually guided Los Blancos to their 14th Champions League championship.

The 51-year-old, who has been out of work for the past two years, acknowledged that he misses the routine of managing a football team.

“Do I miss the adrenaline of training at the highest level? Yes of course. When you’re away, you see it differently. I haven’t had it for two years, but it will come,” he added.

When asked if he would work in France – either for the national team or PSG – Zidane replied: “You can’t deny anything. I know what I want and what I don’t want. If I have decided to take a break, it is because I should have. I hope I can tell myself that soon I will be able to return to training.”

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Toni Kroos has extended his contract, Luka Modric plans to stay, and Jude Bellingham’s transfer from Borussia Dortmund is now official. The midfielder’s previous term was set to expire at the end of the month, and he had been predicted to depart the Spanish capital in search of regular game time.

However, Los Blancos revealed on Friday that Ceballos had signed a new contract.

Real Madrid said in a statement: “Real Madrid CF and Dani Ceballos have agreed to extend the player’s contract, which remains linked to the club until June 30, 2027.

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Real Madrid have announced Toni Kroos has signed a contract extension to keep him at the club until 2024.

After signing Jude Bellingham for £113 million this week, competition for spots in Madrid’s midfield is tough, but the Spanish giants have been desperate to maintain hold of Kroos, and he has now signed a new contract.

On Wednesday, Madrid shared the news on social media with the phrase “The Story Continues.”

Kroos joined Real Madrid in 2014 after winning the Champions League with Bayern Munich the year before.

He has since won European football’s most prestigious prize four times with Los Blancos during a great spell for the club.

Under Zinedine Zidane, Madrid won the Champions League three times in a row, in 2016, 2017, and 2018.

Kroos has also won La Liga and the Copa del Rey on three occasions each, plus the Club World Cup five times with Madrid.

Across nine seasons at Madrid, Kroos has played 417 games, becoming a mainstay in their midfield.

He turned 33 in January but is still going strong alongside team-mate Luka Modric, who will be 38 in September.

Modric’s future has been uncertain in recent weeks, with his contract set to expire at the end of the month, but he is set to sign a new contract after reportedly turning down a hefty offer from Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal.

In the middle of the park, Madrid have an abundance of riches, with Carlo Ancelotti now able to rely on Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Fede Valverde as the next generation of Madrid players emerges.

But Kroos wants to show that he can still contribute to the team in his tenth season at the Bernabeu.

Comunicado Oficial: Toni Kroos#RealMadrid | #Kroos2024

— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) June 21, 2023

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Jude Bellingham sent Borussia Dortmund a heartfelt farewell after agreeing to a €103 million (£88 million/$112 million) transfer to Real Madrid.

Jude Bellingham’s transfer to Real Madrid for a record sum of €103 million was revealed by Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday. The 19-year-old midfielder wrote a heartfelt letter to the team and the supporters to express his gratitude for their love and support.

“I cannot thank this club enough for everything it’s done for me. The opportunities, the experiences, the highs and even the lows. All of it has been part of what has been a great development both as a human and a player. I am honoured to have represented this football club as often as I have, I’d like to thank all the players, managers, bosses and members of staff that have played a role in my time at the club. I’ll always keep a place for BVB in my heart and will never forget the impact the values of the club has had on my life,” wrote Bellingham in his message.

 

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Los Blancos have lost a number of heavyweights from their squad this summer, including Karim Benzema, Eden Hazard, and Marco Asensio. With the impending departures of veterans Luka Modric and Toni Kroos, Real Madrid have signed one of the world’s most sought-after midfielders in Bellingham.

He joins the young midfield trio of Eduardo Camavinga, Fede Valverde, and Aurelien Tchouameni as part of Madrid’s new initiative to sign up young talent.

Bellingham will miss England’s upcoming friendly as he continues his recovery from a knee injury. Next season, he’ll be prepared to join Los Blancos.

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Luka Modric, a midfielder for Real Madrid, has shared his team’s strategy ahead of their matchup against Manchester City in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal on Wednesday at the Etihad Stadium.

Real Madrid and Manchester City tied 1-1 in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal on Tuesday night, with Modric playing a part.

At the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid and Man City were forced to a draw thanks to two goals each from Vinicius and Kevin de Bruyne.

Speaking to UEFA after the game (via BBC), Modric said Carlo Ancelotti’s side would enter the second leg with the same confidence and optimism that they can beat Man City in England.

“We merited a better result than this. But we will enter the second leg with the same confidence and optimism that we can win over there.

“Neither team comes away from this with a big advantage. The tie is open, about 50-50 – and we were pretty sure that nothing would be settled tonight,” Modric said.

The second leg of Real Madrid’s Champions League semi-final will be played at the Etihad Stadium the following Wednesday after their match against Getafe on Saturday.

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According to reports, Luka Modric has told Real Madrid he will stay at the club for at least one more season.

The midfielder, who played for Real Madrid and won a Ballon d’Or and five UEFA Champions Leagues, is one of the best players in the history of the game. Even at the advanced age of 37, Modric continues to give his all for Los Blancos.

Despite these outstanding performances, Modric’s advancing years have caused Real to start looking for long-term alternatives for the Croatian and longtime comrade Toni Kroos.

Huge sums of money were spent on Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga in recent years, and they are now close to signing England superstar Jude Bellingham. Camavinga has astonishingly improved to become one of the greatest full-backs in Europe.

According to reports, last week that the current European champions are close to signing the 19-year-old from Borussia Dortmund after a positive meeting with the player’s father – beating out competition from the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool for his signature.

Modric’s future at the Santiago Bernabeu has been seriously questioned by the impending acquisition of Bellingham because of a projected shortage of playing time in the upcoming season.

Modric has reportedly reinforced his commitment to the club for at least another year despite this and interest from the Middle East and MLS teams. The midfielder is expected to join Kroos and Karim Benzema in signing a new one-year contract at the club.

Speaking to Cadena SER after last wee’s Copa del Rey final triumph over Osasuna, Modric confirmed his intentions to stay at the club: “My idea is to continue here at Real Madrid, for sure. This club is my whole life, Real Madrid is my whole life.”

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