Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Luka Modric.Alamy Stock Photo Freeplaymaker Modric to join AC Milan, Allegri confirms Multiple Champions League winner with Real Madrid turns 40 in September. 3.04pm, 7 Jul 2025 Share options AC MILAN COACH Massimiliano Allegri said on Monday that Croatia captain Luka Modric will join the Italian club from Real Madrid after the Club World Cup. Modric, who turns 40 in September, joined Madrid from Tottenham in 2012 and has been linked with a move to Italy since early June, after announcing he would leave the Spanish giants at the end of his contract. Advertisement Madrid play Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup on Wednesday. The final is on 13 July. “He’ll arrive in August,” Allegri said during his first press conference on his return as Milan boss. “He’s an extraordinary and important player, it would be useless to talk more about him.” Allegri is back at the helm at Milan having led them to the Serie A title in 2011 during his first spell in charge between 2010 and 2014. Their first game of the new season is in the Italian Cup on 17 August. – © AFP 2025 Viewcomments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Modric to join AC Milan, Allegri confirms”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Modric to join AC Milan, Allegri confirms”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy before taking part. 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