Milan Coach Amorim on Modrić: His Future Depends on His Wishes

AC Milan's new coach, Ruben Amorim, has addressed questions about the future of veteran player Luka Modrić, who is nearing his 41st birthday. Amorim suggested that Modrić's continued career depends largely on his own wishes.

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How many more years will he play? It depends on his desires. From what I saw last season, he can still play at a very high level. He played very well, not just during the season, but at the World Cup.

"How many more years will he play? It depends on his desires," Amorim stated. "From what I saw last season, he can still play at a very high level. He played very well, not just during the season, but at the World Cup."

Modrić is preparing to join his teammates in Perth, Australia, for the team's pre-season preparations. Amorim expressed uncertainty about Modrić's participation in upcoming friendly matches but conveyed a desire for him to play. "The idea is for him to play friendly matches here, but you never know. I want him to play, but we still have to see if he will," the coach said.

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The idea is for him to play friendly matches here, but you never know. I want him to play, but we still have to see if he will.

Amorim also highlighted Modrić's potential impact beyond his on-field performance. "He will help the young players, but also the entire team," Amorim noted. "We want to play possession-based football, and if there is a player who is one of the best in the world at managing rhythm and controlling possession, it is Luka Modrić."

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He will help the young players, but also the entire team. We want to play possession-based football, and if there is a player who is one of the best in the world at managing rhythm and controlling possession, it is Luka Modrić.