Croatian football legend Luka Modric is reportedly ready to extend his stay at AC Milan for another season, despite speculation that he could retire following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
According to reports from Italy, the 40-year-old midfielder remains highly motivated to continue playing at the highest level. Modric is said to be satisfied with life in Milan and believes he can still make an important contribution to the Rossoneri both on and off the pitch.
Sources close to the club indicate that discussions between Modric and AC Milan have been positive. The Croatian international has impressed the coaching staff with his professionalism, leadership and influence in the dressing room, making him an important figure for the team’s younger players.
Although Milan failed to qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League, Modric is reportedly willing to remain at the club as he prepares for what is expected to be the final chapter of his remarkable playing career. A final decision is expected in the coming days.
The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner joined AC Milan after leaving Real Madrid in 2025 and quickly became one of the team’s most influential players. Throughout his career, Modric has won numerous domestic and international trophies and is widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation.
If the new agreement is completed, Modric will remain at San Siro until the summer of 2027, extending an extraordinary career that has spanned more than two decades at the highest level of world football.
