Modrić - Milan Close to Agreement: Final Approval for Contract Extension Awaited

Modrić's Chances of Staying at Milan Strengthen

Confidence is growing on the AC Milan front, and the possibility of Luka Modrić wearing the jersey for another season is increasing day by day. Following the league defeat against Cagliari on May 24, the Rossoneri have continued their relationship with the Croatian star, and the chance of seeing him in Italy for another season is rising. The only missing piece in the process is the player's definitive approval after his vacation — after this approval, Modrić will join the team directly at the preparation tournament in Australia on July 26.

Desire to End Career on a High Note

Modrić has never completely closed the door on Milan. It is reported that he is happy in Milan with his family, and his children are playing in the club's youth teams. Following the disappointing finale of last season, he is said to want to end his career on a high note. The parties are close to agreeing on a one-season extension.

Performance in Serie A

The 40-year-old, 172 cm tall Modrić played 34 matches in Serie A last season and spent 2816 minutes on the pitch — a remarkable average of minutes at this age. Scoring 2 goals and providing 3 assists, Modrić's strongest asset is his ball usage: with a pass accuracy of 90.40% (2006/2219), he ranks second in both total passes (#2) and accurate passes (#2) among 168 midfielders in the league.

He also stands out in creativity: with 53 key passes, he ranks #10. In interception data, he is #6 with 39 — showing that he still provides top-level contributions in reading the game and winning the ball at this age.

Naturally, his goal/shoot production is limited (xG 1.38, shots #71) — confirming that his role is not finishing but rather playmaking and tempo control.

Limited but Effective Time in the World Cup

Modrić had limited minutes with the Croatian National Team in the World Cup (4 matches, 319 minutes), maintaining his reliable performance with a pass accuracy of 89.88% (222/247). Ranking #21 among 339 midfielders with 7 key passes shows that he was still able to contribute to playmaking despite the limited time.

Overall Assessment

Statistics show that even at 40, Modrić continues to be one of the most reliable midfielders in Serie A in terms of passing and game reading ability. While his physical/finishing contributions have naturally declined, his contributions to playmaking and ball retention remain top-notch.

Conclusion

It seems there is not much distance left between the parties for Modrić to stay at Milan for another season. The final step in the process is the player's definitive approval after his vacation — after this approval, Modrić will join the team at the training camp in Australia on July 26.

Source: The information in this article is based on a report published by Sky Sport Italy (sport.sky.it).