Overview

• Modric’s first day at Milanello featured a one-to-one tactical briefing with coach Massimiliano Allegri to map out his role in the squad
• He will alternate between central midfield and right-side mezzala positions based on match tactics as outlined in his talks with Allegri
• Wearing No. 14, the 38-year-old declared Champions League qualification the minimum target and pledged to compete for trophies
• AC Milan completed the €38 million signing of midfielder Jardon Jashari from Club Brugge to bolster Allegri’s midfield options
• Modric passed his initial fitness tests and is slated to make his official debut in the Coppa Italia opener against Bari on August 17