Luka Modric's salary at AC Milan revealed as veteran midfielder takes significant pay cut to join Serie A side from Real Madrid

Modric is finalising a one-year contract with the Rossoneri following his departure from Madrid. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Croatian midfielder has agreed to a deal worth between €2.5 million and €3m gross, significantly less than what he earned in his final season with Los Blancos. The move is driven by his ambition to remain competitive ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Modric leaves Madrid after over a decade of success, making the switch to Milan as a free agent. He had previously earned €10m per year with the Spanish giants, but accepted a 50 per cent salary reduction in his final year. His new Milan contract marks a further drop in earnings, highlighting that his decision is based on footballing ambitions, not financial gain. The midfielder is keen to continue playing at the top level to stay sharp for Croatia's World Cup campaign.

In the 2024-25 season, Modric logged 2,990 minutes across all competitions, featuring in 35 of 38 La Liga games and all 14 Champions League matches. He also appeared in the Copa del Rey, UEFA Super Cup, Club World Cup, and other tournaments. His final appearance for Los Blancos came during the Club World Cup against Paris Saint-Germain.

Modric will be officially unveiled as new Milan player in the coming days. He is expected to join pre-season training under Massimiliano Allegri and begin preparations for the 2025-26 Serie A campaign. He aims to use this season as a springboard for one final major tournament with his national team next summer.