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Luka Modric move to AC Milan confirmed by new coach Allegri

Luka Modric

Real Madrid's Luka Modric applauds the fans after the match against Juventus in the Round of 16 of the Fifa Club World Cup at the Hard Rock Stadium, Miami on July 1, 2025.

Photo credit: Reuters

By  Reuters

What you need to know:

  • The 39-year-old midfielder announced in May that he would be leaving Madrid after the Club World Cup.
  • AC Milan looking to bounce back from a disappointing campaign that saw them finish eighth in Serie A.

Real Madrid's Croatia captain Luka Modric will join AC Milan after the Club World Cup, the Serie A club's newly-appointed manager Massimiliano Allegri confirmed on Monday.

The move means the 39-year-old midfielder, who announced in May that he would be leaving Madrid after the Club World Cup, will bring his 13-year spell at the Spanish giants to a close.

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