On Monday, Luka Modrić (39) and officially presented as a new player Milan, and to begin with the Croatian media.
Captain of Croatian representation Luka Modric (39) A new chapter begins in his too and successful career, from this season In the jersey of the Italian Great Milanwrites Tportal.
In the eve of the official presentation, the port addressed the Croatian media and answered several questions.
There is a photo on which as a young man wear Milan jersey. Was the port always a Milan fan?
This is one of the biggest clubs in the world. That photo is a beautiful memory, and Milan was very popular in Croatia. Especially because of Boban Boban who was my boy’s idol.
Six Champions League and seven national championships. What pushes you to new challenges?
I always say I like to play football and enjoy every day. That’s why I still play. I could have chosen a lighter way, some other league where the competition is not so demandingBut that’s not my character. I always choose a harder way and that’s why I wanted to come to Milan. Here are expectations high, competitiveness is great. This is a big league and that’s why I’m here.
Expectations in Milan?
You didn’t have the best last season but We have to fight and return to the Champions League – it’s a minimum. But Milan is much more than that, we have to fight for trophies. I’m someone who wants to win all the time and that’s why I hope I can do it here.
Do you consider yourself a legend of sports?
Let others estimate that. I achieved more than expected. That’s why I’m happy and I don’t like talking about it.
You played for Real Madrid for years, is Milan at that level?
Certainly. When I first came here, it was immediately visible how big this is. It is organizational at the top level – people, fans, stadium. Everything is superb. Size can be felt, as with other big clubs. Seven titles in Europe, others immediately after Real – That’s what he says a lot.
What is the secret of your longevity?
Everyone asks me that, but there is no secret. I just love football. I do everything in agreement with family And they are in the first place whenever I make decisions. I was always supported.
Derby with Inter?
It’s a big derby, I watched them a lot. I can’t wait to play them, because I live for that. I’ll see with Judge, he has a great future ahead. He showed that he was a big talent and I wish him all the best, but not against us.
What is the biggest challenge you will face in Milan?
I have to adjust the league as soon as possible. I played a lot of times against Italian teams, and They are very organized and like to compete. I need to see what the coach wants from me and try to do what I always do.
You will wear with number 14. Did you know that you played against Milan for Tottenham with that number?
I didn’t know that. I wore him in a long time in the national jersey. I had nice experiences in it and it will be honored to wear it in Milan. I want to help my teammates in all possible ways.
In the Milan Leao team, he wears a ‘ten. Did he deserve it?
For me, he is a world class. I played against him a few times and immediately She saw it was a great player.
Carlo Ancelotti is also Legend Milan. Did you talk to him?
We talked, he told me all the best about Milan. He was here and a player and a coachand he told me all about the club.
Having likes to Milan, but what did he judge?
As a boy I grew up with Italian football and Milan was my favorite team in Italy. My idol Zvonimir Boban played here and left a huge trail. Milan was one of the most popular clubs in Croatia. The way they introduced everything to me easier for me, “I felt it right away that it was it. I wanted to stay at a competitive level and it attracted me.
Are you ready for new challenges with a new team?
I rested. I had three weeks off, but that was Active vacation because a big challenge awaits me. Milan is a big club, expectations are large, But I am aware of that. I was always ready for big challenges and I hope everything will be fine.
Do you think your tactical league will be more answered?
I played a lot against Italian in my career and it is seen that they are well stored. They were never liar matches. I am expecting a big challenge, a heavy league. It is more tactical than Spain. I will have to adjust as fast as I can. There is not much time and I hope to succeed.
From the most trophy club do you arrive in the second most trophy?
I was 13 years old in the largest club in the world And now I get to one that has been what real today was. They lost somewhere along the way. Milan should strive to return to that level. It’s up to me to help this year as much as I can and to enjoy.
Have you heard from the bellamor Boban or discuss the return and Dinamo with him?
It’s not a topic. There is no point in talking about who I talked to or not. We didn’t talk about Milan.
Do you match that Milan this season does not play Europe?
If I had already had to leave Real, I wanted to continue in a big club where expectations are high. Too bad Milan doesn’t play Europe, because it’s the most trophy club after Real. I’d like to play, but that was not crucial to me. The situation is like that. We have one match a week, maybe that is not bad because we will have all week to prepare for matches.
What kind of minutes are you hoping?
I came to a big club where expectations are great. And my expectations are great. I hope to be at the level this club requires. I’ll talk about the coach about the minute. I came to play, stay at a high level to be ready for the American Championship in America. These are my ambitions and desires. I will need time to meet the team and Coach’s ideas. No matter how much I trained I am, not the same when you show up here and go with the preparations.
Luka with his family ❤️pic.twitter.com/ot6oteymvr2
– Ele 💔 (@elemodric) August 4, 2025
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