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Luka Modric renews AC Milan contract for one more season
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Luka Modric renews AC Milan contract for one more season

From TVN Panamá · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Luka Modric, the 2018 Ballon d'Or winner, has renewed his contract with AC Milan for another season, keeping him at the club until June 2027.
  • The 41-year-old Croatian midfielder joined AC Milan a year ago from Real Madrid, where he won six Champions League titles.
  • AC Milan, who finished fifth in Serie A and did not qualify for the Champions League, are undergoing a rebuilding phase with a new coach and several new signings.

Luka Modric, the celebrated Croatian midfielder and 2018 Ballon d'Or winner, will continue his career with AC Milan for another season, extending his contract until June 2027. The club announced the renewal on Thursday, confirming the 41-year-old's extended stay at San Siro.

Modric arrived at AC Milan a year ago from Real Madrid, where he achieved significant success, including six Champions League titles. He also led Croatia to the World Cup final in 2018 and reached the Round of 16 in the recent 2026 World Cup. AC Milan described the enduring star as "one of the most brilliant and emblematic players in world football" who will "continue his adventure with the Rossoneri jersey."

The Italian club is currently in a rebuilding phase after finishing fifth in Serie A and failing to secure a spot in the upcoming Champions League. They have appointed Ruben Amorim as their new coach, succeeding Massimiliano Allegri. The team has also been active in the transfer market, acquiring Portuguese forward Gonçalo Ramos from Paris Saint-Germain and Spanish defender Mario Gila from Lazio.

One of the most brilliant and emblematic players in world football will continue his adventure with the Rossoneri jersey.

— AC MilanAC Milan's statement celebrating the contract renewal of Luka Modric.
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Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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