Luka Modric nears AC Milan move! Rossoneri confident of finalising deal for Real Madrid legend by Wednesday

WHAT HAPPENED?

AC Milan are confident of signing Ballon d'Or winner Modric after the two parties came to a verbal agreement over the transfer, according to Gianluca Di Marzio. The 39-year-old has left Real Madrid as a free agent after a legendary stint at the club came to an end but now looks set to extend his career with another season in the professional game, this time at San Siro.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Modric has been linked with Major League Soccer clubs like Inter Miami and Scottish side Rangers, while Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr were also touted as a potential landing spot. However, Milan are thought to be confident of finalising a deal as soon as Wednesday as they look to improve a squad which could only finish eighth in the 2024-25 Serie A table.

DID YOU KNOW?

Real Madrid had a disappointing season, failing to add to their early successes in the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Intercontinental Cup. Those ended up being Modric's last pieces of silverware with Los Blancos as he contributed four goals and nine assists in all competitions over the campaign.