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Luka Modric to AC Milan confirmed as sporting director expresses excitement over Real Madrid legend's potential impact on Christian Pulisic & Co

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<p>Reports in recent weeks have claimed Milan and Modric have already reached an agreement over a contract, with the midfielder asking to delay the announcement until after his time with Madrid officially ends after the Club World Cup. While the club have not announced anything, Tare spoke of the Croatian as a current Milan player and is excited by what he will bring to the team.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Tare told reporters: "I spoke to him personally and saw a young man who is very keen to compete. His commitment is fundamental for a group that needs players like him, leaders like him. The first question Luka asked me was: 'Will we be a team built to win the championship?' He has won six Champions Leagues and wants to be a protagonist right away, it is important for what he will transmit in terms of mentality, leadership and professionalism. The fact that he is a Milan fan makes this story even more exciting and it would be great for him to have a season as a protagonist: at the end of the season there is the World Cup."</p>

WHAT TARE SAID

<p>The 39-year-old leaves Madrid after an incredible 13-year spell in the Spanish capital. The club decided against offering him a new contract and he has opted to head to Serie A, joining a team that finished eighth in the top-flight last season. The Rossoneri are also <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ac-milan-bayer-leverkusen-keep-granit-xhaka-transfer-agreement-serie-a-side-eur16m-javi-guerra-bid-rejected/blt73cd1570bdacddbd" target="_blank">going after Granit Xhaka, Javi Guerra</a> and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bad-news-man-utd-ardon-jashari-reject-ruben-amorim-ac-milan-ready-eur30m-bid-borussia-dortmund/bltd1256221cbc37dbd" target="_blank">Ardon Jashari</a> to overhaul the midfield under returning coach Massimiliano Allegri.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Modric is currently playing for Madrid in the Club World Cup, where the most successful player in the club's history is aiming to win his 29th title. The team, led by new coach Xabi Alonso, currently havr four points and will face RB Salzburg in its third group match.</p>

WHAT'S NEXT?

Luka Modric to AC Milan confirmed as sporting director expresses excitement over Real Madrid legend's potential impact on Christian Pulisic & Co | Goal.com

AC Milan sporting director Igli Tare has confirmed Luka Modric&apos;s signing as the Real Madrid veteran prepares to join the Italian side after the Club World Cup.

Luka Modric to AC Milan confirmed as sporting director expresses excitement over Real Madrid legend&apos;s potential impact on Christian Pulisic &amp; Co

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