Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr) and Luka Modric (40), who are the same age, are expected to leave Real Madrid and don the AC Milan jersey.
Italian media outlets such as Sky Italy, Di Marzio, Calciomercato, Alfredo Pedulla reported on the 4th (Korea time) that Modric has expressed a positive intent regarding the transfer to Milan and that the contract will be finalized within 24 hours at the earliest, or 48 hours at the latest.
Modric has decided to part ways with Real Madrid at the end of this season. Since joining Real from Tottenham in the summer of 2012, Modric has won 28 major trophies during his 13-season tenure, including 6 UEFA Champions League titles and 4 La Liga titles.
However, Modric has decided to leave Real at the end of this season. Modric bid farewell to Real with tears during his final home match last month. He will take off the Real jersey after the FIFA Club World Cup held in mid-month.
Modric's prospects of playing in Europe have increased even if he leaves Real. Sky Italy noted, "The Croatian midfielder is completely open to the move to Milan," adding, "Milan has high confidence in acquiring Modric and is expected to complete the transfer soon."
Milan plans to sell Tijjani Reijnders (27) to Manchester City for over 70 million euros (approximately 109.6 billion won). Milan, which has officially begun its midfield reconstruction, has previously sought to acquire Modric and has no intention of missing out this time.
Spain's Marca predicted, "Modric's childhood affection for Zvonimir Boban will be a decisive factor in persuading him to transfer to AC Milan," while also explaining, "However, not being able to participate in next season's Champions League is a variable."
In reality, Milan stayed in 8th place in Serie A this season and missed the chance to participate in European competitions next season. Ultimately, Milan has brought in Egle Tari as Director General and appointed Massimiliano Allegri as the new manager, embarking on a major overhaul.
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