The battle for Madrid’s most iconic number begins – but it might not go to the man everyone expected.

Kicking off the preseason tour in Asia and the Pacific, AC Milan have taken the decision to sideline stars Luka Modric and Santiago Gimenez.

Milan has officially released their 2025 pre-season tour squad, which features headline names like Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao, but notably omits new signing Luka Modric and star striker Santiago Gimenez.

Despite only a few weeks in charge, Xabi Alonso managed to lead Real Madrid to the Club World Cup semifinals. However, the Spanish giants were eliminated by the reigning Champions League winners, PSG, ending their campaign.

The Croatian icon doesn’t want to arrive at San Siro alone.

t the heart of Real Madrid’s midfield, Luka Modric is preparing for a monumental move to Milan, as confirmed by the Serie A side's sporting director, Igli Tare. The Croatian maestro, who will turn 40 in September, has verbally agreed to join the Rossoneri, signaling the start of a new chapter in his illustrious career.

Fans may come expecting goals, drama, and international rivalries, but they’ll also witness something far more sentimental: the last dance of players who helped define the modern game.

Pulisic offered a short but heartwarming comment about a potential dream scenario: teaming up with his idol, Luka Modric, at Milan.

One of Real Madrid’s greatest-ever players, Luka Modric has agreed to join AC Milan. Yet the ink on his next contract will have to wait.

What makes Luka Modric’s Milan move even more remarkable? The deal is nearing completion despite the Italian giants’ absence from next season’s UEFA Champions League.

AC Milan is gearing up for a midfield revamp, and Luka Modrić is at the heart of their plan. With Tijjani Reijnders potentially heading to Manchester City for over €70 million, Milan sees Modrić as the ideal leader to guide a younger squad.

Free to choose his next destination, Luka Modric is not short of suitors—but Milan may hold the emotional edge in what many are calling “the dream transfer of the summer.”

Real Madrid aren’t slowing down this summer. After bringing in Dean Huijsen and Trent Alexander-Arnold, the Spanish giants are now eyeing Álvaro Carreras to shore up the left side of their defense.

Kylian Mbappe stands at the center of another significant Real Madrid shift: a dramatic jersey change that will mark a symbolic passing of the torch.

In their last game at the Santiago Bernabeu, legends Luka Modric and Carlo Ancelotti delivered a last message to Real Madrid fans before their departure.