Luka Modric is facing a big decision about his future after suffering a facial injury during a performance with Milan.
The 40-year-old Croatian now has to choose between continuing his adventure at San Siro or ending an extraordinary career.
Modric has been ruled out for the rest of the Serie A season after suffering a fractured cheekbone in a clash with Manuel Locatelli during Milan’s 0-0 draw with Juventus.
The Croatian midfielder needs surgery and will miss Milan’s last four matches of the championship.
Despite the blow, the injury has not dampened his desire to continue playing. Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the former Real Madrid star is leaning towards activating the clause to extend his contract with Milan by another year.
Modric has been a key player in the Rossoneri’s midfield this season, playing more minutes than in any of his last five seasons at Madrid. The veteran remains determined to finish his career on his own terms.
The report adds that Modric’s main motivation is the opportunity to end his career competing at the highest level of European football. Staying at San Siro would give him the opportunity to aim for one last run in the Champions League.
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The midfielder is said to have built a strong tactical understanding with Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri, who has relied heavily on the Croatian to control the team’s pace of play.
Milan’s leaders are also believed to be willing to extend Modric’s stay only with the player’s approval, reflecting the mutual respect built up since his arrival at the club.
