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AC Milan sporting director Igli Tare has confirmed the membership are engaged on a deal to signal Luka Modric when he leaves Actual Madrid.
It was introduced in Could that Modric could be leaving Madrid after 13 years, when their Membership World Cup marketing campaign is over.
The Croatian has made 593 appearances for Madrid in all competitions, scoring 43 targets and registering 95 assists in that point.
Final season, Modric performed 2,863 minutes for Madrid, and although his enjoying time was down, he nonetheless created the second-most possibilities (99), with solely Vinicius Junior (101) creating extra for Los Blancos.
Milan struggled to seek out kind final season and completed eighth in Serie A, lacking out on Champions League soccer whereas additionally dropping the Coppa Italia closing to Bologna.
And Tare believes an absence of management within the squad final time period hindered the workforce, however thinks the addition of Modric may very well be the answer.
“We analysed [what was missing], and one factor lacking final 12 months was clear management inside the squad,” he stated.
“I could not know all of the dynamics firsthand, however I feel the signing of Modric addresses this precisely — he’s a massively influential determine in world soccer. I spoke to him personally, and he nonetheless has an incredible want to compete.
“His arrival is essential to being a reference level for a workforce that wants gamers of that stature. He received’t be the one one — we’ll add one or two extra skilled gamers who may also function leaders for our younger abilities.
“The very first thing he requested was whether or not the workforce could be constructed to win the league. He’s a champion coming from Actual Madrid, with six Champions League titles.
“I understood that he desires to return right here and be a protagonist. He’ll be very important when it comes to mentality, character, and management.
“And for him, too, it could be nice to have a starring season, particularly with the World Cup arising.”
There’s switch hypothesis surrounding a few of Milan’s key gamers as effectively, with rumours circulating that Bayern Munich are fascinated by Rafael Leao, whereas Chelsea have been fascinated by Mike Maignan.
Leao scored 12 targets in all competitions, whereas his 11 assists have been a team-high, coming from 9.5 anticipated assists (xA).
Maignan, in the meantime, performed all however two of Milan’s matches in 2024-25, holding 14 clear sheets.
“I feel Leao is an actual champion — only a few gamers at this time can resolve matches on their very own. He’s important to our workforce and challenge,” Tare stated.
“I’ve had critical talks with him, as has the coach, and I used to be pleasantly shocked. From the skin, you would possibly assume in another way, however when you get to know him, you see a really aggressive man.
“He requested questions on how the workforce can be strengthened. I see him as a key participant in our challenge — he has all the things to develop into a real champion. He’s already proven rather a lot, however I consider he hasn’t but proven his full potential. Provides? We haven’t obtained any but.
“Maignan shouldn’t be leaving. He’ll be at Milan subsequent season.
“There was curiosity from a Premier League membership, however no settlement was reached. We all know Maignan is a reference level, each on and off the pitch. We’ve determined to rely on him and transfer ahead collectively.”
