Luka Modrić Joins Milan: Legend or Grandpa? Fans Divided!
Welcome to the football soap opera of the year! Luka Modrić, captain of the Croatian national team and king of Real Madrid with 28 trophies, has decided to don the red and black jersey of Milan at nearly 40 years old. Yes, you read that right – the 39-year-old maestro, who spent 13 seasons at Real and won six Champions League titles, is now a new player for Milan, a club that finished eighth in Serie A last season and missed out on European competitions.
What’s going on?
Modrić signed a one-year contract with an option to extend for another year. He will wear the number 14 jersey, the same number once worn by Dario Šimić at Milan. The club announced the news on their official channels, and fan reactions exploded – from admiration to outright skepticism.
Fans Divided: “Grandpa Modrić” or “GOAT”?
Some celebrate the arrival of a legend, calling him “the greatest of all time” and “Milan’s legacy,” while others can’t believe the club signed a player who will turn 40 in September. “Milan didn’t sign a player, they signed a legacy,” write excited fans. But there are those who say, “Italian football is done if you think a 40-year-old can fix the problems of a team that finished eighth last season and is selling its best talents like Donnarumma and Tonali.”
Why did Modrić choose Milan?
Despite lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia, Modrić chose to stay in Europe and fight for a spot at the World Cup. Milan sees in him not only class and experience but also a leader who can guide young players and boost team morale. Former Milan player Massimo Ambrosini said Modrić is “an inspiration and a guide even just by his presence.”
How much will he earn?
According to Italian media, Modrić will earn around 3.5 million euros per year, significantly less than he earned at Real. Money clearly wasn’t the main motivator for this master of the game.
What to expect?
Milan is undergoing restructuring with new coach Massimiliano Allegri, and Modrić arrives as a symbol of a new era. Will this “grandpa” manage to revive the Rossoneri and bring them back to the European stage? Or is this just another sign of Italian football’s decline? Fans are divided, and we can’t wait to see how this drama unfolds on the pitch.
Conclusion
Luka Modrić at Milan is a topic that splits fans into those who welcome him as a savior and those who see him as a relic of the past. But one thing is certain – the football world has a new soap opera, and we’re here to watch it with popcorn in hand.
So, what do you think? Is Modrić still the “GOAT” or is it time to say goodbye to the legend? Drop a comment, let the debate ignite! Who knows, maybe you’ll be the one to figure out what Milan really needs.
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