Na so e be! Luka Modrić, the Croatian midfield maestro wey don carry Real Madrid trophy load for 13 years, don land for AC Milan. E don sign one-year contract, plus option to extend till June 2027. Na correct move e make!
Na Who Be Dis Modrić?
Bobo Luka no be small pikin. Over 39 years old now, e don play 597 games for Real Madrid and bring home 28 major trophies — including six Champions League, four LaLiga, and Club World Cups . 2018 e win Ballon d’Or, break Messi-Ronaldo chain . National level, na Croatia captain with 188 caps, even lead dem to 2018 World Cup final . Legend level!
Why E Come Milan?
- He still get hunger: Modrić talk say him come start new chapter, ready to assist Milan push front again .
- Milan stay behind: Dem finish 8th last Serie A season, no Europe for next year .
- He dey hungry for WC26: As he dey plan represent Croatia for World Cup 2026, he need regular playing time .
- Milan na him boyhood club: Modrić don dey fan since small, especially because Zvonimir Boban, another Croat star, play for Milan before .
Fast Facts – Transfer Gist
- Contract: 1 year + option till June 2027
- Salary: ~€3.5 m net + bonuses
- Shirt number: 14 – tribute to Dutch legend Cruyff, wa e also use for Tottenham
- Medical arrive: Land for Milan Monday noon, medical check, then contract sign ()
Milan & Allegri Dey Reason
Head coach Massimiliano Allegri confirm sey Modrić go arrive for August . Sporting director Igli Tare yarn say Modrić first tori na “Will we dey build team to win championship?” – that show e still get ambition .
Tare talk say leadership, mentality, professionalism go pure for squad .
How Milan Go Use Am?
Tactical reports say Allegri go use am as deep‑lying playmaker for midfield – the pace setter wey don excel for that position before .
Pairing with midfielders like Fofana, Musah, Loftus‑Cheek, Ricci, Modrić go bring balance, vision, and calm for middle of the park .
Wetin This Signify?
- Serie A still dey attractive: With veteran stars like Modrić choosing Italy over MLS or Saudi, don show league still get prestige .
- Milan serious to rebuild: Dem want return to Europe and win scudetto again.
- Modrić still get fuel: Him clear say e still fit perform and e still dey hungry for top competition.
TPB FINAL YARN
“Modrić come Milan no be to dey retire, na to dey lead them!”
This move na win-win:
- Modrić go continue play full football for one more season plus World Cup prep.
- Milan get timely boost with veteran leadership wey full him skills.
Legend no dey retire na im e be. Dem ready enjoy Modrić magic for San Siro.