Modric is not retiring!: AC Milan announces his renewal

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Luka Modric, a 40-year-old Croatian midfielder, has renewed his contract with AC Milan until June 30, 2027, as officially confirmed by the Italian club. The agreement ends speculations about a possible retirement after the World Cup and ensures that the Croatia captain will continue competing at the highest level for another season.

Luka Modric extends his bond with Milan

Modric's continuity was one of the pending matters at San Siro this summer. After the club initiated talks to extend his contract and the player himself took a few days to decide his future after the World Cup, both parties have reached a definitive agreement until 2027.

The Croatian international, born on September 9, 1985, will thus face a new season wearing the Rossoneri colors and will continue to be part of AC Milan's sports project. The renewal confirms that the midfielder will continue playing beyond 40 years, a rare feat among elite footballers in the major European leagues.

The Italian club also maintains the contractual economic conditions, with a salary close to €3.5 million annually, plus incentives for goals. Although the club has not publicly detailed all the clauses of the new agreement, the renewal has already been formalized.

Croatia will continue to rely on Luka Modric beyond 40 years

The decision also has an impact on the Croatia national team. In recent months, there was speculation that Modric might end his career after the World Cup, but the new contract confirms that the midfielder will remain active and continue to be an option for the national team.

The veteran player remains the most capped player in the history of Croatia, with 188 international matches and 28 goals for the senior team. Additionally, he retains the captain's armband and remains one of the references for the Balkan squad.

In club competitions, Modric played 37 official matches, scored 2 goals during the last season with AC Milan, and once again demonstrated that he can maintain a relevant role at the top level despite his age. These achievements were among the factors that convinced the sports management to bet on his continuity.

Luka Modric's next challenge with Milan

With the deal now sealed, Luka Modric will start the preseason with the rest of the squad and will face the 2026-27 season as one of the team leaders. AC Milan's objective will be to regain prominence in Italy and Europe with the Croatian as an experienced figure in midfield.

The renewal dispels any doubts about the future of the Croatia captain and confirms that Luka Modric will continue to extend a career that already exceeds two decades in professional football. His new contract will allow him to compete at the highest level until, at least, 41 years old, extending a career that continues to add chapters at AC Milan.

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