Luka Modric extends contract with Milan: The Croatian legend stays for another season

Italian club Milan has officially announced the extension of the current contract with their experienced midfielder Luka Modric. The Croatian football legend will remain at the San Siro until the end of the 2026-2027 season. This decision comes as an unexpected and important gift for the club's new head coach, Ruben Amorim, as the tactician intends to rely on the team leader's experience during his debut season. This is reported by Goal.com reports .

According to Goal.com, the new contract signed with the 40-year-old player is valid until June 30, 2027. This puts an end to various rumors regarding Modric's retirement. The club's statement highlights how valuable the Ballon d'Or winner is to the team, both on the pitch and in the dressing room.

New coach and new goals

Milan did not have the 2025-2026 season they had hoped for. The team finished fifth in the Serie A table and missed out on a Champions League spot. Following this failure, major changes occurred in the club's management: specialists such as Massimiliano Allegri, Igli Tare, and Geoffrey Moncada left their positions. Ruben Amorim has taken on the task of rebuilding the team.

Last season, Luka Modric made 37 appearances for the "Rossoneri" and managed to score 2 goals. He plays a crucial role not only in the team's tactical setup but also as a role model for young players. For Amorim, retaining such an experienced leader serves as a key factor in stabilizing the atmosphere within the squad.

According to reports, Modric is also on the verge of ending his international career. He plans to play his farewell match for the Croatia national team on October 6. After that, he intends to focus all his attention on Milan's success and finish his glorious career on a high note.

Financial details and the Real Madrid option

According to reports in the Italian press, Luka Modric's salary under the new contract will be approximately 3.5 million euros. The agreement also includes various bonuses based on the player's performance. This is a very decent offer at the Serie A level for a player who will turn 41 in September.

Interestingly, before the contract was signed, there were reports that Modric's former team, Real Madrid, had offered him a position on their coaching staff. However, the Croatian midfielder proved that he is not yet ready to hang up his boots and wants to continue playing at a high level. Now, he is preparing to lead Milan back to the Champions League and compete for trophies.