Legendary Brazilian full-back Cafu has given his seal of approval to Luka Modric’s anticipated move to AC Milan, as rumours of the Croatian’s post-Real Madrid future continue to swirl.
The 39-year-old midfield maestro is expected to depart Los Blancos after the FIFA Club World Cup, bringing an end to one of the most illustrious eras in the club’s history.
Modric, who joined Real Madrid in 2012, has collected an enviable haul of silverware, including six Champions League titles, and remains one of the most elegant and intelligent midfielders in world football.
Now, as he prepares to bid farewell to the Santiago Bernabeu, Italian media are increasingly confident that his next destination will be San Siro.
Speaking to the press, Cafu, himself a Milan legend, offered glowing praise for Modric and did not shy away from acknowledging the likelihood of the move.
“I saw him a few days ago, but he didn’t ask me anything about life in Milan,” Cafu joked, before dropping a significant hint, stating,
With the Real Madrid midfielder keen to remain in Europe to stay sharp ahead of the 2026 World Cup, a switch to Serie A makes more sense than a move to MLS, which had previously been rumoured.
Modric’s desire to compete at the highest level, even at nearly 40, underlines his unmatched professionalism and hunger and it will be interesting to see how Real Madrid cope without their star midfielder from the 2025/26 season.
