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Modric completes AC Milan move on one-year deal
Luka Modric has completed a move to AC Milan on a free transfer after 13 successful years at Real Madrid. The 39-year-old midfielder has signed a contract until June 2026, with the Italian side having the option to trigger a one-year extension. Modric announced in May he would be leaving Spanish giants Real after the Club World Cup in the United to Milan's social media,, external he said he was very happy "to be starting a new chapter" of his career. Massimiliano Allegri, who has returned for a second stint as Milan boss after replacing Sergio Conceicao, called Modric an "extraordinary player" when confirming the Croatia captain would join earlier this month. Modric, who won the Ballon d'Or in 2018, won 28 trophies - including six Champions Leagues and four La Liga titles - with Real after his move from Tottenham in 2012, making him the club's most decorated player. He scored 43 goals in 597 games at Real and his final match was their 4-0 semi-final defeat by Paris St-Germain in the Club World Cup last week. Modric is keen to play at next year's World Cup, which takes place in Canada, Mexico and the US. Milan finished eighth in Serie A last season and missed out on a spot in Europe.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
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Arne Slot hints at momentous Liverpool transfer strategy SWITCH
Liverpool are bracing to lose one of their biggest stars, Trent Alexander-Arnold, on a free transfer this summer. The right-back's recent announcement he would be leaving his boyhood club when his contract expires at the end of June has sparked plenty of discussion. Advertisement Trent's announcement has led to plenty of criticism but also a wider conversation around the world's best players moving clubs for free. Arne Slot has pointed out that high-profile players making massive free transfers, to Real Madrid in particular, is starting to become a bit of a trend. Legendary Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has also pointed out the trend, and suggested it will continue in the near future. If players moving on massive free transfers is the new normal in football, are there any players Liverpool should be trying to sign on a free next summer? Whose contracts are expiring in 2026? There are a number of high-profile players who are entering the final year of their contract with their current clubs, and the Reds could learn a lesson from Real Madrid and target them for free transfers next summer. Advertisement Frenkie de Jong is a prime example. The 27-year-old's current Barcelona deal expires in 2026 and, as a player who has been linked with a move to Merseyside before, he could find himself on Liverpool's radar. The Athletic are reporting that Barca are keen to sign the Dutchman to a new deal, but Liverpool were keen to extend Trent's contract and he is still leaving, so this doesn't rule out a free transfer for De Jong. The Reds' search for a new striker has been widely discussed too and another former target, Dusan Vlahovic, is also entering the final year of his deal. The Serbian striker has 69 goal involvements from 139 appearances since he joined Juventus in 2022 and could prove an excellent option for Liverpool if he is brought in for no transfer fee. Liverpool's Konate problem As well as thinking about how they can benefit from free agency, Liverpool will be worrying about the potential for losing another first-team regular for free this time next year too. Advertisement Ibrahima Konate is entering the last year of his contract at Liverpool and, with PSG incredibly keen on signing him, could see out his current deal and leave for nothing. If this were to happen, there are a number of central defenders who could be in the same position, meaning the Reds could replace Konate without having to pay out a transfer fee. One option is Konate's compatriot and former teammate, Dayot Upamecano, who is about to enter the final 12 months of his deal with Bayern Munich. The newly crowned German champions are reportedly looking to tie the 26-year-old down with an extension, but there is nothing to say that the Frenchman's head couldn't be turned by Liverpool. An alternative from within the Premier League is Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi. The Englishman will be a free agent next summer as it stands. Contract negotiations have been going on between the club and player for close to two years, but an agreement doesn't seem imminent and, if teams are priced out of a move this summer, Guehi could well walk away for free in 12 months.
