AC Milan's Perth preseason sees Modrić arrival and ongoing Leão transfer negotiations

AC Milan Luka Modrić Rafael Leão Fenerbahçe Perth preseason

Luka Modrić arrived in Perth to join AC Milan’s pre‑season camp, where he was welcomed by hundreds of fans and the club’s Croatian community. His contract was extended until the summer of 2027 and coach Ruben Amorim said his experience will help younger players develop and aid Milan’s possession style.

During the same camp the club paid tribute to former captain Franco Baresi, placing a flower wreath before his mural. Milan’s midfield is now crowded with recent arrivals such as Ardon Jashari, Koni De Winter and Alexis Saelemaekers, while the French midfielder Youssouf Fofana is being linked with a possible exit.

Off the field, Milan are in intensive talks with Turkish side Fenerbahçe over the future of winger Rafael Leão. Milan’s asking price is reported around €60 million, while Fenerbahçe have made offers between €40 million and €46 million. Leão’s decision is influenced by his desire to play in the Champions League, a factor that has slowed the negotiations. The club is also considering Brahim Díaz as a potential replacement for Leão.

Entities

AC Milan · Adrien Rabiot · Ardon Jashari · Fenerbahçe · Koni De Winter · Luka Modrić · Mike Maignan · Perth · Rafael Leão · Ruben Amorim

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Modrić plans to retire from the Croatian national team after the Nations League match on 6 October. sempremilan.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Luka Modrić won the Ballon d’Or in 2018. thewest.com.au · sempremilan.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Luka Modrić arrived in Perth to join AC Milan’s pre‑season camp. hms.ba · www.zagreb.info · thewest.com.au · sempremilan.com · www.acmilan.hu
[● 2 SOURCES] Milan players Ardon Jashari, Koni De Winter and Alexis Saelemaekers are also in the Perth pre‑season camp. www.acmilan.hu · sempremilan.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Modrić will earn about €3.5 million net per year under his renewed contract. www.zagreb.info
[● 3 SOURCES] Hundreds of fans greeted Modrić at the hotel and airport in Perth. hms.ba · www.zagreb.info · thewest.com.au
[● 5 SOURCES] Modrić’s contract with AC Milan was extended until the summer of 2027. www.acmilan.hu · hms.ba · www.zagreb.info · sempremilan.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Coach Ruben Amorim said Modrić’s experience will help young players develop and aid Milan’s possession style. sempremilan.com · www.acmilan.hu · hms.ba
[● 7 SOURCES] AC Milan is negotiating the transfer of Rafael Leão with Turkish club Fenerbahçe. www.antenazadar.hr · cultofcalcio.com · europacalcio.it · www.football-plus.az · www.spaziocalcio.it · +2 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Milan’s asking price for Leão is around €60 million, while Fenerbahçe’s offers range from €40 million to €46 million. www.antenazadar.hr · cultofcalcio.com · europacalcio.it · www.spaziocalcio.it · sport1.pl
[● 3 SOURCES] Leão wants to play in the Champions League, a factor influencing his transfer decision. europacalcio.it · www.spaziocalcio.it · www.telegram.hr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Milan held a tribute to former captain Franco Baresi in Perth, placing a flower wreath before his mural. www.ilmilanista.it