Modric Signs for Milan: “I Don’t Accept Mediocrity”

Croatian midfielder Luka Modric, who grew up as a fan of AC Milan, joins the Italian club after 13 seasons at Real Madrid. The player, whose idol and compatriot Zvonimir Boban played for Milan, will seek to revitalize the team after a disappointing season.

A Childhood Idol and a New Challenge

Modric, winner of the Ballon d’Or, reaches 39 years old with the ambition of propelling Milan to the top of European football. The club, which finished in eighth position in Serie A last season, was left out of European competitions, something that Modric is not willing to tolerate.

“Milan cannot settle for mediocrity. It needs to have the biggest possible goals, win titles, compete with the best teams in the world. And that’s why I’m here.”

Luka Modric

The footballer, who as a child used to wear Milan’s kit, nostalgically remembers his admiration for the Italian team and for Boban, a reference in his career.

Modric has signed a one-year contract with Milan, with an option for another. The player explains that he chose Milan for their sporting project, being impressed by the proposal of the sporting director Igli Tare. The return of Massimiliano Allegri as coach, who already won the Italian league with Milan in 2011, and the arrival of Tare, are key factors in the club’s project. Modric will seek to contribute his experience to help his teammates and earn a place in the team. Modric will use the number 14, the same one he used in the Croatian national team and at Tottenham Hotspur. The player also praised Rafael Leão, who will wear number 10, highlighting his importance for the present and future of Milan.