Overview
- Modric landed at Milan Malpensa Airport at 11:35 a.m. local time Monday, greeted by fans and media.
- The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner is scheduled for standard medical tests followed by a one-year deal with an option for a second season.
- After a brief holiday following his Club World Cup obligations, he will join AC Milan’s summer training under coach Massimiliano Allegri.
- The move marks the end of his 12-season, 28-trophy tenure at Real Madrid and kicks off his Serie A career at nearly 40 years old.
- Milan sees Modric’s signing as a demonstration of ambition, adding elite experience and leadership to a youthful midfield.