Allegri reveals Modric will join Milan in August

AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed that Luka Modrić will join the Serie A giants after Real Madrid's FIFA Club World Cup campaign. The 39-year-old captain of the Croatian national team announced in May this year that he would end his 13-year career at Real Madrid after the Club World Cup held in the United States. At his first press conference after returning to the helm of Milan, replacing Sérgio Conceição, the 57-year-old Allegri said, "Modrić will join in August. He is an extraordinary player." The glorious resume of the legendary midfielder: The winner of the Ballon d'Or in 2018, won 6 Champions League titles and 4 La Liga titles with Real Madrid, and won a total of 28 important trophies in his career. Currently, Modrić has made 5 substitute appearances for Real Madrid in the Club World Cup, including the crucial game against Borussia Dortmund which they won 3-2, helping the team advance to the semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. Transfer background: The midfield maestro, who joined Real Madrid from Tottenham in 2012, still aspires to participate in the 2026 World Cup, so he hopes to continue competing in the top league next season to maintain his competitive form. Changes in Milan's squad: Finished eighth in Serie A last season. Midfielder Ryan Gravenberch has transferred to Manchester City. Left-back Theo Hernández has been linked with a move to Saudi club Al-Hilal. Allegri is optimistic about keeping goalkeeper Mike Maignan and forward Rafael Leão. Although Chelsea made a £25 million bid for the French goalkeeper this summer, it did not meet Milan's asking price. "Although Gravenberch and Theo will leave the team, Maignan and Leão are inclined to stay," Allegri added. Milan's first Serie A game of the new season will be against Cremonese on August 23.