Overview

• Modric announced in May he will leave Real Madrid at the end of the Club World Cup, concluding a 13-year tenure that yielded six Champions League titles and 28 major trophies.
• He has agreed personal terms on a one-year contract with an option for a second season and a net salary of about €3.5 million plus performance bonuses.
• AC Milan sporting director Igli Tare said Modric’s first question was whether the squad was built to win a championship and that he will provide on-field leadership.
• Milan aims to address last season’s midfield deficiencies and guide younger players by drawing on Modric’s experience and professionalism.
• The transfer will be finalized once Real Madrid’s Club World Cup campaign concludes in the United States.