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AC Milan dreams of signing exit-bound Real Madrid playmaker – Romano
As Luka Modric prepares to bid farewell to Real Madrid after the Club World Cup, fresh reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport has thrown AC Milan into the spotlight as a potential next destination for the legendary Croatian.
According to La Gazzetta, the newly re-appointed Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri sees Modric as a dream signing, one who could bring elegance, leadership, and much-needed experience to a team in transition.
Supporting this ambition is the club’s new director, Igli Tare, who, according to Fabrizio Romano, is also said to be pushing for the Croatian icon. Modric’s name has come up during internal discussions, and he is seen as a realistic target despite his age.
Milan’s advantage and challenge
What makes this potential move intriguing is Modric’s openness. Despite having received several offers from clubs across the globe, the 39-year-old midfielder is in no rush to make a decision.
One point in Milan’s favour is that Modric is reportedly not chasing a huge payday. His focus is said to be on finding the right project, one where his class and footballing intelligence are genuinely valued.
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That said, challenges exist. Modric will turn 40 in September. Questions will inevitably be raised about his ability to contribute consistently in a demanding league like Serie A.
A sentimental pull
Beyond finances and playing time, Milan might have one emotional card to play, which is Modric’s childhood admiration for the Rossoneri and Zvonimir Boban, a Croatian legend and former Milan midfielder.
That connection could prove decisive in convincing him to join a club that, while not competing in Europe next season, still holds prestige and history.
Modric has long said that he dreamed of ending his career at Real Madrid, but with that door now closed following a touching farewell at the Santiago Bernabeu, Milan could present an appealing final chapter.
A move to the San Siro might not only suit the club’s tactical needs but also offer the Croatian veteran a dignified and symbolic final act.
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Mourinho does not want Real Madrid new signing to be affected by price tag, will continue slow integration
Real Madrid had an explosive summer transfer window with as many as six new big signings coming through to strengthen the first-team squad, while Sergio Martinez was also roped in with an eye on the future.
Up until Friday, things were going well for Jose Mourinho & co., but the 1-0 loss to Real Betis has put the team under the scanner once again.
Questions are being asked, in particular, of the club’s most explosive signing, Yan Diomande.
Mourinho not changing plans with Diomande
However, according to journalist Alvaro Esteban, Mourinho will continue with the plan of integrating Diomande slowly into the team.
The Real Madrid boss does not want the 19-year-old winger to be negatively affected by his massive price tag this summer and the pressure generated because of it.
After all, Los Blancos shelled out an enormous €125 million plus €15 million in add-ons to sign Diomande from RB Leipzig.
Should all the variables be met, he will become the most expensive signing in Real Madrid history. And, naturally, such a price tag brings with it a great deal of pressure.
As such, Mourinho wants to make sure that the Ivory Coast international is not affected in any way by the talk around his price tag and will continue to ease him into the team without rushing things.
Only a handful of minutes for Diomande
So far, Real Madrid have played four La Liga games this season and Diomande has not started even one of them.
Instead, Mourinho has opted to field Arda Guler on the right wing in three matches while Brahim Diaz started in the remaining one.
As for Diomande, he has come on as a substitute in each of the four games, but has only racked up a total of 83 minutes, without scoring or assisting a goal so far.
But, his limited minutes and slow integration are seemingly a part of Mourinho’s plans who is intent on not overexposing the teenage winger and put him under undue pressure due to the expectations that come with his price tag.
