Real Madrid's Luka Modric to Join AC Milan, Ending 13-Year Spell

After announcing in May that he would be leaving Real Madrid, Luka Modric is set to join AC Milan after the Club World Cup, marking the end of his 13-year spell at the Spanish giants. Modric, the 2018 Ballon d'Or winner, will bring his experience and skills to a Milan side looking to bounce back from a disappointing campaign. AC Milan's manager Massimiliano Allegri confirmed the move, highlighting Modric's exceptional talent and expressing his desire to work with the midfielder.

Key Takeaways:

Luka Modric will join AC Milan after the Club World Cup, ending his 13-year spell at Real Madrid.
Modric, the 2018 Ballon d'Or winner, will bring his experience and skills to a Milan side looking to bounce back from a disappointing campaign.
AC Milan's manager Massimiliano Allegri confirmed the move, praising Modric's exceptional talent.
The Italian manager outlined some key changes to the squad, including the sale of Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders to Manchester City.
Goalkeeper Mike Maignan and forward Rafael Leao are expected to stay with AC Milan for the upcoming season.
The Milan side will kick off their Serie A campaign on August 23 with a home fixture against Cremonese.
AC Milan's manager Massimiliano Allegri outlined his vision for the team, emphasizing the importance of responsibility and achieving results to regain respect.

Statistics:

13 years: length of Luka Modric's spell at Real Madrid.
39 years: Modric's age at the time of the move.
2018: year Modric won the Ballon d'Or.
2: number of times Massimiliano Allegri has managed AC Milan.
1: number of Serie A titles won by Allegri with Milan in the 2010-11 season.
23 August: date of AC Milan's Serie A campaign opener against Cremonese.
2: number of press conferences given by Massimiliano Allegri as AC Milan manager.

Sources:

Reuters
"Real Madrid's Luka Modric to join AC Milan after Club World Cup, manager Massimiliano Allegri confirms." (No date)
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