Ibrahimovic Pushes Hard for Modrić: The Call That Could Change Everything
The Luka Modrić chapter remains very much open, and AC Milan have no intention of backing down. After phone calls from Gerry Cardinale and head coach Ruben Amorim, it is now Zlatan Ibrahimovic who has stepped directly into the picture to persuade the Croatian maestro to wear the Rossoneri shirt for another season.
The news, reported by Croatian media closely following the midfielder’s post-World Cup holiday in Croatia, confirms just how determined Milan are to retain one of the most iconic and gifted players in the club’s recent history. Ibrahimovic personally called Modrić to reaffirm the project, the trust placed in him and the central role the Croatian Ballon d’Or winner would have in Amorim’s new-look Milan.
A Three-Way Pursuit: Cardinale, Amorim and Ibrahimovic
Milan’s pursuit of Modrić has taken the form of a remarkable collective effort. First Cardinale, the club’s owner, then Amorim, the coach who has been emphatic about wanting the Croatian in his system, and now Ibrahimovic, the club’s institutional figurehead and technical guide: all three have personally contacted Modrić to push him towards signing a renewal.
Despite being 41 years old — an age that naturally requires careful management of his playing time — Modrić remains a player of absolute quality, with a vision of the game, technical ability and personality that very few others in world football can match. Amorim knows full well that even if the Croatian cannot play every match, he is an invaluable technical and human asset inside the Rossoneri dressing room.
Amorim’s Plan: Modrić as a Midfield Reference Point
Within the Portuguese coach’s tactical setup, Modrić would be asked to fulfil the role of a high-quality central midfielder, rotating with other midfield profiles depending on the demands of each fixture. A carefully managed approach that would allow the Croatian to maintain a high performance level without overloading his body.
Should Modrić give the green light to a new contract, he would join up with the squad for the pre-season tour of Australia — one of the key stops on Milan’s summer preparation — after the first scheduled friendlies, including the match against Celtic in Glasgow next Saturday.
Optimism within the Milan camp remains high. Modrić’s well-known human qualities, his professionalism recognised worldwide and the relationship built with the club over time all point towards a positive outcome. Milan are waiting — with confidence and belief.
