Modric praises Inter midfielder and warns: ‘The end of my career is near’ | OneFootball

Milan star Luka Modric admits the end of his career is ‘near’ and praises his compatriot and Inter star Petar Sucic for a ‘phenomenal’ performance against Ghana at the 2026 World Cup.

Milan star Modric gave an interview to Gazzetta dello Sport on Monday, in which he also discussed his plans for the future.

Modric: ‘I try to enjoy it as much as I can’

His contract with Milan formally expires at the end of the month. The Rossoneri are reportedly open to activating a clause to extend it until 2027, but are waiting on the Croatian star’s decision.

Modric will turn 41 in September, and this will surely be his final World Cup.

“I enjoy every moment, every training session, every game,” he said.

MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: Luka Modric of AC Milan celebrates the victory at the end of the Serie A match between AC Milan and Inter at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“I know I’m of a certain age and that the end of my career is near. I try to enjoy it as much as I can, but it’s not easy, especially given the enormous pressure on the national team.”

Modric is the captain and leader of a Croatia national team filled with Serie A stars, including Inter midfielder Sucic.

The 22-year-old, who has just completed his first season at Inter, scored the opening goal in a 2-1 win over Ghana on Saturday, which allowed Croatia to finish as runners-up in Group L, one point below England.

“He [Sucic] put in a phenomenal performance, proving to be the present, not just the future, of the national team,” Modric said.

“Credit to him for what he’s been doing since he joined the team. May he continue like this.”

Lastly, Modric also talked about the controversial hydration breaks at the World Cup: “It’s a matter we have to examine, but I don’t feel like saying it’s a problem,” he concluded.