Luka Modric not thinking about retirement: 'Try to stay in the present'

AC Milan has officially extended Luka Modric's contract until summer 2027, a decision analyzed by many experts as a long-term strategic move rather than a situational transfer. The Croatian player, now 40, affirmed to the media that he has no intention of retiring and wants to live fully in the present. In the context of the 2026-27 Serie A season just starting, Modric featured in both opening wins for Milan, showing that he still maintains vitality and the ability to control the game's pace at a high level. Compared to his counterparts like Cristiano Ronaldo, Modric is playing in an environment that requires intelligence and alertness more than raw physical power.