Croatia icon Luka Modrić contemplates hanging up his boots at age 40 following a chaotic and disappointing season with AC Milan.
Midfield maestro Luka Modrić is reportedly planning to draw the curtain on his illustrious footballing journey following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup. The legendary Croatian playmaker aims to cap off his iconic, multi-decade career on the international grand stage, officially hanging up his boots as he nears his 40th birthday.
Italian media outlets indicate that Modrić’s retirement timeline accelerated after a deeply demoralizing campaign with AC Milan. The Rossoneri’s high-profile failure to book a ticket to the UEFA Champions League disrupted the veteran’s original intent to extend his stay at San Siro for another year.
The former Real Madrid icon was profoundly affected by the disappointing season finale, coupled with sudden internal instability within Milan’s executive hierarchy and coaching staff. Consequently, the standard-bearer looks poised to shift his complete focus toward one final tournament mastermind with Croatia before bowing out of the game.
