Luka Modrić arrives in Perth to join AC Milan pre‑season camp
Croatian captain Luka Modrić touched down in Perth and joined AC Milan’s pre‑season training camp ahead of the 2026‑27 season. He was welcomed by hundreds of fans, including many members of the Croatian diaspora, who lined the hotel lobby and airport arrivals area for photos and autographs. Modrić’s contract with Milan was recently extended until the summer of 2027, and the club expects his experience to aid younger players and support coach Ruben Amorim’s possession‑based system. Amorim said, “His experience will help young players develop and will be crucial in our development.”
Other Milan squad members – Ardon Jashari, Koni De Winter and Alexis Saelemaekers – are also in Perth, preparing for the upcoming friendly against Inter Milan. Reports note that Modrić will earn about €3.5 million net per year under his renewed deal and plans to retire from the Croatian national team after the Nations League match on 6 October. The veteran, a 2018 Ballon d’Or winner, is expected to play a key leadership role as Milan aim for domestic and European success.
Entities: AC Milan · Adrien Rabiot · Ardon Jashari · Koni De Winter · Luka Modrić · Mike Maignan · Perth · Ruben Amorim
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Modrić plans to retire from the Croatian national team after the Nations League match on 6 October. (f6bb57b4)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Luka Modrić won the Ballon d’Or in 2018. (74996f60, f6bb57b4)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Luka Modrić arrived in Perth to join AC Milan’s pre‑season camp. (f60d8388, 97eed8ee, 74996f60, f6bb57b4, 2e29bf50)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Milan players Ardon Jashari, Koni De Winter and Alexis Saelemaekers are also in the Perth pre‑season camp. (2e29bf50, f6bb57b4)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Modrić will earn about €3.5 million net per year under his renewed contract. (97eed8ee)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Hundreds of fans greeted Modrić at the hotel and airport in Perth. (f60d8388, 97eed8ee, 74996f60)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Modrić’s contract with AC Milan was extended until the summer of 2027. (2e29bf50, f60d8388, 97eed8ee)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Coach Ruben Amorim said Modrić’s experience will help young players develop and aid Milan’s possession style. (f6bb57b4, 2e29bf50)