Luka Modric to Join AC Milan After Club World Cup

AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed that Croatian captain Luka Modric will join the club from Real Madrid in August after the Club World Cup. Modric, who turns 40 in September, ends a 13-year stint at Madrid, where he won 28 trophies including six Champions League titles. Allegri praised Modric's quality and expects him to bolster a midfield that includes new signing Samuele Ricci. Milan is aiming to rebuild after a disappointing season, with Allegri returning for a second managerial spell. The Italian Cup campaign begins August 17, and the Serie A season starts August 23. Modric's arrival is seen as a crucial step for Milan to regain respect among fans and in Italian football.