Igli Tare, AC Milan’s newly appointed sporting director (May 26), has reportedly made securing Luka Modrić a top priority during internal squad planning (sempremilan.com).
He’s spoken of wanting “champions in the dressing room” and specifically praised Modrić’s leadership, vision, and professionalism .
Verbal agreement nearing official move
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Multiple sources say Modrić has verbally agreed to join Milan once Real Madrid wraps up the Club World Cup (sportstiger.com).
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Modrić himself reportedly asked Tare, “Will we be a team capable of winning the league?” – showing he expects to be at the centre of Milan’s ambitions (tribuna.com).
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A one-Year deal—with a €3.5–4 million salary plus a second-year option—is said to be agreed, with a medical scheduled just after the Club World Cup (milanreports.com).
Why this fits both sides
For Milan:
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Modrić brings experience, leadership, and elite midfield quality—vital for Milan's rebuild after finishing 8th in Serie A and missing Europe (reuters.com).
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His lifelong fandom of Milan adds a sentimental edge (milanreports.com).
For Modrić:
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At 39 (turning 40 in September), playing just in Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Supercoppa helps him stay fresh for his last World Cup in 2026 (sempremilan.com).
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He wants to be a leading figure from day one—not a role player (tribuna.com).
🚨🔴⚫️ EXCL: AC Milan new director Igli Tare dreams of bringing Luka Modrić to the club.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 2, 2025
He’s one of the names mentioned in initial internal talks.
Modrić received several approaches from clubs all over the world since leaving Real Madrid, not in a rush to pick his next club. pic.twitter.com/HHe7Bsg54h