AC Milan have confirmed that veteran midfielder Luka Modric has signed a one-year contract extension, keeping the Croatian at the Serie A club for another season.
The 40-year-old joined Milan last summer after ending his 13-year spell at Real Madrid, signing an initial one-year contract with an option for a further year.
Modric made 37 appearances in all competitions during his debut campaign, scoring two goals as Milan finished fifth in Serie A and reached the last 16 of the Coppa Italia.
As reported by BBC Sport on Thursday, reacting to the extension, the former Ballon d’Or winner expressed his delight at remaining with the Rossoneri.
“I am thrilled to stay at AC Milan, where you made me feel welcomed and loved from the very first day,” Modric said.
“After a season below our expectations, the desire to bounce back is immense. A new season and a new challenge await
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