Report – Veteran Superstar Close to Staying at Milan | OneFootball

Milan mean business this summer under Ruben Amorim, who has already contacted Luka Modric to convince him to stay put. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the 40-year-old could make an unexpected U-turn on his initial decision and commit to one more year at San Siro.

Modric joined Milan as a free agent from Real Madrid last summer and quickly became the cornerstone of Massimiliano Allegri’s midfield in 2025/26. However, after the Rossoneri failed to secure Champions League qualification, the veteran playmaker bid farewell to the club.

Indeed, Modric signed a one-year contract with the 19-time Serie A winners with an option to extend for a further year. Despite passing the deadline, Milan could still persuade the 2018 Ballon d’Or winner to stay for another season. That’s largely thanks to Amorim, who reportedly views Modric as an indispensable figure in his rebuild.

Our take on Milan & Modric

Age is just a number in Modric’s case. Last season, he emerged as Milan’s driving force in the engine room, making as many as 34 Serie A appearances. The diminutive midfielder also amassed two goals and three assists, forging a formidable partnership with Adrien Rabiot.

However, the Frenchman could leave San Siro in the coming months, with Allegri eager to reunite with his protege at Napoli. On the other hand, Milan will seemingly do everything to secure Modric’s services for another season.

Players of Modric’s quality and vision are a dying species. It would be nearly impossible for Milan to find a way to replace the Croatian superstar. Therefore, Amorim’s idea of building his midfield around him next season makes perfect sense.