‘Extraordinary’ Modric to join AC Milan from Real Madrid

After Real Madrid’s Club World Cup campaign, Milan AC manager Massimiliano Allegri announces Luka Modric’s arrival in Italy.

After the US championship match, the Croatian captain, 39, announced in May that he would leave his 13-year spell with the Spanish giants.

Allegri, who replaced Sergio Conceicao as Milan manager for a second time, confirmed the news of his new club.

In his first press conference, the 57-year-old stated that Modric would arrive in August. He is a remarkable player.

Real won the Club World Cup with a 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund, which set up Wednesday’s semifinal against Paris St-Germain, and Modric has made five substitute appearances there.

Since moving from Tottenham in 2012, the 2018 Ballon d’Or winner has won 28 titles, including six Champions League titles and four La Liga titles.

However, Allegri, who won the first four years as coach of the Rossoneri to capture the Serie A title in 2011, is optimistic that his squad will include forward Rafael Leao and goalkeeper Mike Maignan.

Maignan, a France keeper, was a target of Chelsea’s interest earlier this summer, but they did not reach the £25 million valuation.