Modric ready to sign new Milan contract ahead of 41st birthday

Modric ready to sign new Milan contract ahead of 41st birthday Luka Modric is increasingly likely to commit to a new one-year contract with Milan, claim reports, and could join their pre-season tour of Australia. The midfielder turns 41 in September, and his contract with the Rossoneri expired on June 30. MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 22: Luka Modric of AC Milan looks on during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Parma Calcio 1913 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on February 22, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) He was focused on Croatia’s performance at the 2026 World Cup and is only now getting over the disappointment of their early exit. Milan have won Modric over MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: Luka Modric of AC Milan celebrates the victory at the end of the Serie A match between AC Milan and Inter at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) According to Sky Sport Italia , the intensive courtship of directors and new coach Ruben Amorim helped convince Modric that he should continue this experience at San Siro for another year. The player has never disguised his desire to one day play for the Rossoneri, who he grew up supporting when Zvonimir Boban was in the squad. He is still on vacation, but would seem to be heavily leaning towards giving the all-clear to one more season. If confirmed, Modric will join up with the squad during their pre-season tour of Australia, which begins on July 26. Despite his age, the Ballon d’Or winner played 37 games for Milan last season, scoring two goals and providing three assists in 2,864 minutes of football. It would’ve been more, but he was ruled out for two matches by a fractured cheekbone in April.