Igli Tare, sporting director of Milan, addressed Luka Modric’s uncertain future and transfer talk as ac milan prepared for a decisive match at the Stadio Olimpico. Tare said Modric loves the club and that a contract option exists if the player chooses to stay. He declined to dwell on Moise Kean speculation and stressed the squad must focus on immediate results while also planning alterations to the attacking line-up.
Ac Milan and Modric: Tare’s clear message
Igli Tare stressed Modric’s attachment to the club in direct comments to assembled media, saying: “One thing’s for sure. Luka loves Milan, he loves Milan a lot, and Milan loves Luka too. I think it will be an easy decision for him. ” He added that “the contract is there, if he wants, and we have an option year, but he has to make a decision with complete peace of mind. He loves playing for this team. ” Those remarks tie Modric’s immediate future to the player’s own wishes and physical readiness for another season at top level.
Attack shake-up: Fullkrug, Nkunku, Kean and the hunt for a number 9
The club’s attacking blueprint is also under scrutiny. Milan sit with 44 goals in 28 league matches, the fourth-highest total in the division behind three other clubs, and the stated aim for recruitment is clear: bring a genuine number 9 capable of boosting the goal return. Moise Kean remains linked as a profile that would fit the role, though Tare refused to make transfer specifics a focus while the season is ongoing. Fullkrug’s limited minutes — 12 appearances, 749 minutes and one decisive goal against Lecce — leave his long-term place uncertain, and the club is weighing options rather than committing to permanent moves. Nkunku has shown flashes with six goals and three assists across appearances, but the club will judge his role by his end-of-season contribution.
Focus now, decisions later — what comes next
Tare made clear the immediate priority is the run-in and securing key league objectives, noting that talk of transfers and long-term futures will come when competitive fixtures pause. The director emphasized game-by-game focus as the only viable path while the squad chases a top-four finish and evaluates potential reinforcements. Expect discussions on contract options and targets to intensify once the season’s competitive commitments ease and the club turns its attention to reshaping the forward line.
For now, ac milan remain in a holding pattern: Luka Modric’s choice and fitness will decide a renewal, and the club will continue assessing striker options and internal performances before making definitive transfer moves.
