Transfer Market, Latest Negotiations: AC Milan-Modric Deal Is Official

Milan, July 14, 2025 – The official seal long-awaited by Rossoneri fans arrived around dinner time: Luka Modric is a new AC Milan player . The Croatian, who will wear the number 14 shirt that until a few weeks ago was worn by Tijjani Reijnders, has signed a one-year contract with an option to extend until 2027 , as stated in the statement released by the Rossoneri: "AC Milan announces the acquisition of the player Luka Modric until June 30, 2026, with an option to extend until June 30, 2027." The signing came at the end of a rather busy day for the Croatian, who landed at Malpensa on a private flight from Madrid and immediately headed to the La Madonnina clinic to begin the medical process that preceded the official announcement and a brief interview with the club's channels: "I'm very happy to be here, at a great club like AC Milan. I can't wait to see you all at San Siro. We hope to give you many wonderful moments this year, to make you happy and to celebrate many successes together to make you proud of us." It was also a day of new faces at Bologna (who are interested in Pessina), where it was Ciro Immobile 's day. On the sidelines of the presentation of the new Rossoblu striker , Rossoblu CEO Claudio Fenucci spoke out, ruling out any further high-profile departures after that of Sam Beukema : "The player very politely asked us to join Napoli, and in the end, we decided to open negotiations. Now that this is over, however, we're stopping because, financially, we don't need to make any more transfers." Unless there are any surprises that aren't currently expected, but are always possible in the transfer market, Dan Ndoye ("He never asked us to leave," Fenucci pointed out) will not be joining Antonio Conte's side. Another attacking winger will soon be signed: Noa Lang has arrived in Italy and will undergo a medical in the next few hours before committing to the Neapolitans on a multi-year contract . PSV Eindhoven will receive around €25 million. The transfer of Osimhen to Galatasaray remains to be unraveled. A veritable transfer soap opera, it got a new twist today: the Nigerian striker skipped training camp and presented a medical certificate. Time is running out, and Napoli and Galatasaray are called upon to finalize the terms of the player's €75 million transfer. Meanwhile, Juventus are working on outgoing players, including David Luiz , who could leave Turin after just one disappointing season. The Brazilian is being pursued by West Ham, but his transfer fee is estimated at over €40 million. Alberto Costa and Timothy Weah are also close to leaving. Incoming players are continuing to push to keep Francisco Conceicao and Kolo Muani at Juventus. Inter, meanwhile, are focusing on strengthening their defense: the dream remains the 2006-born Leoni, who Parma, however, values at around €40 million. The option gaining traction recently is Genoa's De Winter, who is finalizing the loan signing of Valentin Carboni with the Nerazzurri. Benfica's striker Tengstedt is also in the running.