Key Takeaways
- Luka Modric will likely extend his contract with AC Milan despite a serious cheekbone injury
- The 40-year-old has played more minutes this season than in his final years at Real Madrid
- An official announcement is expected after the 2026 World Cup finishes this summer
Italian newspapers claim Luka Modric plans to stay at AC Milan for another twelve months. The 40-year-old star suffered a fractured cheekbone during a recent match against Juventus. This injury will keep him out of the final four games of the 2025-26 season.
Many fans feared this injury might force the Croatian midfielder to retire. However, sources close to the club suggest he will not hang up his boots yet. Instead, he looks set to activate the extension clause in his current deal.
Modric joined Milan at the start of this campaign. He has been a huge success at San Siro. The former Ballon d’Or winner has started 32 out of 34 league matches. He has played 2,788 minutes in Serie A. This is more game time than he received in any of his final five seasons with Real Madrid.
The injury happened last weekend. He clashed heads with Manuel Locatelli during the 0-0 draw with Juventus.
His contract contains a one-year extension option. The club holds this option, but they will only use it with Modric’s approval. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the player is happy to continue. He just needs to give his final consent.
If he agrees, he will remain at the club until June 2027. The official confirmation will probably wait until after the 2026 World Cup.
Modric wants to play in the Champions League under manager Massimiliano Allegri next term. He also wishes to end his career at a famous club like Milan. The historic San Siro stadium would provide a fitting stage for his farewell.