Modric on Milan renewal: ‘I played for Real Madrid, but I feel like Milan are at the same level’

Modric on Milan renewal: ‘I played for Real Madrid, but I feel like Milan are at the same level’ Luka Modric has opened up on his decision to sign a new contract with Milan , insisting he never seriously considered walking away despite the pain of last season’s collapse. Speaking to Milan TV, via MilanNews , the Croatian addressed the injury suffered against Juventus that clouded the closing months of the campaign: “I never thought it would be my last game with Milan. Deep down, I knew I wanted to continue, but at the same time, I had to check other things that would allow me to do so. Now I’m here and I’m very happy to be back.” MILAN, ITALY – MAY 24: Luka Modric of AC Milan looks on after the Serie A match between AC Milan and Cagliari Calcio at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 24, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Modric: Milan are ‘at the same level’ as Real Madrid Milan’s home defeat to Cagliari ended their title challenge on a painful note, and Modric admitted it took a World Cup campaign with Croatia to fully process it. However, it was the club’s show of faith over the summer, as they built around Ruben Amorim and added significant fire-power, including deals worth around €150m once Diego Moreira’s move from Strasbourg is finalised, that convinced him to extend: “Milan showed how much they cared about me and the fact that I was part of this new project: it was what I needed, what I wanted to hear. I talked to my family about it and decided to stay.” Asked to compare his new club to his old one, Modric didn’t hold back: “I played for the biggest club in the world, Real Madrid, but I feel like Milan is at the same level. Those who talk about Milan do so differently than other clubs. And when you come here, you understand why: it’s one of the top clubs in the world, the people who work there make it great, the fans.” He closed with a direct message to the Rossoneri support: “I want to thank everyone for their support since I arrived. What I ask of the fans is to stay with us and support our project. I can promise that we will truly give everything our fans deserve: we hope they are proud of us. We need them to have a great season.”