It’s a real legend who, after some soul-searching, has decided to take at least another year. -Some optimists at home in Croatia believe that Luka Modric, who was won the Champions League six times, will continue until after the European Championship in two years.
Luka Modric – 40-year-old Croatian midfielder – has extended his contract with AC Milan until June 30, 2027, the club officially confirms. The deal puts an end to speculation about a possible career halt after the World Cup – and ensures that Croatia’s captain continues at the very highest level for at least one more season.
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Modric extends contract with Milan
Modric’s future was one of several unresolved questions at the San Siro this summer. After the club initiated talks about an extension, and the player himself took a few days to decide after the World Cup, the parties have now reached a final agreement until 2027.
Croatia, born September 9, 1985, thus enters a new season in red-and-black shirts and continues as part of Milan’s sports project. The extension confirms that the midfield star will continue to play after the age of 40 – something that is a rarity among top players in the major European leagues.
The Italian club also retains the financial terms of the previous deal, with an annual salary of around €3.5 million plus bonus for goals. Although the club has not made all the clauses in the new agreement public, the extension has already been formalized.
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Modric joined Milan last year after leaving Real Madrid.
Croatia will continue to enjoy Modric – even after the age of 40
The decision will also have an impact on the Croatian national team. There has been speculation that Modric would retire after the World Cup, but the new contract confirms that he is still active – and thus still an option for the national team.
The veteran is still Croatia’s most winning player with 188 caps and 28 goals for the national team. He keeps the captain’s armband and is still one of the great leaders of the Balkan team.
At club level, Modric made 37 official appearances and scored 2 goals for Milan last year – showing once again that he can play an important role at the top level, despite his age. It was precisely these performances that convinced the management to bet on him further.
Modric’s next challenge in Milan
Now that the deal is in place, Modric will start the pre-season with the rest of the squad and enter the 2026/27 season as one of the team’s great leaders. Milan’s goal is to regain greatness in both Italy and Europe – with Croatia as the experienced stalwart in midfield.
The extension removes all doubts about Croatia’s captain’s future, confirming that Luka Modric continues to make history in a career that already spans over two decades. The new contract ensures that he plays at the top level until he is at least 41 years old – and adds another chapter to his incredible journey at AC Milan.
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