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Luka Modrić signs with AC Milan for another season after World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 5:33 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Luka Modrić signs with AC Milan for another season after World Cup

Summary

Luka Modrić has agreed to continue with AC Milan for another season, a decision announced on July 23, 2026. The Croatia captain returns to the club after participating in his fifth World Cup, where he led the national team while achieving over 200 appearances. Despite Croatia's controversial exit in the round of 32 against Portugal, Modrić's performance remains noteworthy. AC Milan, finishing fifth in Serie A during his first season, will compete in the Europa League under new coach Ruben Amorim this year.

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By the Numbers

•Modrić will turn 41 during the new season.
•He led Croatia in all four World Cup matches.
•Milan finished fifth in Serie A last season.
•The team will play in the Europa League this season.
•Ruben Amorim is the new head coach for Milan.

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5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Luka Modrić stays another season at AC Milan when Croatia great will turn 41 after 5th World Cup

What they're saying

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Croatia captain Luka Modrić signed up Thursday for one more season with AC Milan when he will turn 41 in a standout career. Milan announced the news after Modrić returned from his fifth World Cup, where he started all four games leading Croatia and passed 200 appearances for the national team. The 2018 Ballon d'Or winner was still on the field after 109 minutes when Croatia's tournament controversially ended with a disallowed goal in a 2-1 loss to Portugal in the round of 32.
— Yahoo Sports

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