Luka Modric wanted by AC Milan: Real Madrid legend could link up with USMNT star Christian Pulisic after being targeted by Rossoneri director

Real Madrid legend Luka Modric will be given the chance to link up with USMNT star Christian Pulisic at AC Milan, claims Fabrizio Romano.

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• Croatian icon available as a free agent
• Linked with teams around the world
• Will be offered new challenge in Serie A

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder is, ahead of turning 40 in September, readying himself for a new challenge after reaching the end of his contract at Santiago Bernabeu. Modric is preparing to bid farewell to the Spanish capital as a free agent.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  He has offered no indication that retirement is in his thoughts, with the classy playmaker eager to find a new club. It has been suggested that he could join Lionel Messi in MLS at Inter Miami.

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  Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Nassr – who still have Cristiano Ronaldo on their books for now – have also been credited with interest, while Modric is a minority stakeholder at Welsh side Swansea and may be tempted to help them push towards the Premier League.

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  WHAT FABRIZIO ROMANO SAID

  claims that Milan have also joined the race for Modric’s signature, courtesy of their new director of sport. The transfer expert says: “AC Milan new director Igli Tare dreams of bringing Luka Modric to the club. He’s one of the names mentioned in initial internal talks. Modric received several approaches from clubs all over the world since leaving Real Madrid, not in a rush to pick his next club.”