Modric joins Milan s salary drops sharply, but still chooses to accept the challenge

According to World Sports, Croatian midfielder veteran Luka Modric has officially signed with Serie A giant AC Milan, and the two sides have reached a one-year contract. Surprisingly, the legendary player who has played for Real Madrid for more than ten years has dropped significantly after transferring to Milan, with an annual salary of only between 2.5 million and 3 million euros, far lower than the 10 million euros he received in his last season at Real Madrid.

The salary cut fully shows that Modric's transfer is not mainly considered by money, but is based on his love for a high-level competitive stage and his planning for the future. Now nearly 40 years old, he is still eager to maintain his form through stable appearances and prepare for representing Croatia in the 2026 World Cup.

While playing for Real Madrid, Modric was an indispensable member of the team's midfield. In the past season, he has played 49 times in total, with a total playing time of 2,990 minutes, including 35 La Liga games, 14 Champions League games, as well as other events such as the King's Cup and the European Super Cup. Despite his age, his performance is still steady and he demonstrates extremely high professional qualities.

Modric's last appearance for Real Madrid was in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals, when the team lost 0-4 to Paris Saint-Germain. That game also marked the end of his brilliant career at Bernabeu.

Now, Modric is about to start a new chapter in his life. It is reported that he will officially debut in the next few days and join coach Allegri's tactical system to prepare for the 2025/26 Serie A with the team.

For AC Milan, signing such an experienced world-class midfielder is undoubtedly a valuable signing. Fans are also looking forward to Modric wearing a red and black robe. Although age may limit his physical fitness, his excellent control ability, accurate passing awareness and rich competition experience will undoubtedly bring new tactical choices and stability to Milan's midfield.