The Croatian midfielder sees clear parallels between AC Milan and Real Madrid, two clubs he has served. Modric believes that the weight of Milan's past was obvious from the moment he walked in, which likely influenced his decision. Football Italia reports that Modric was drawn to Milan's rich history and the club's expectations, which he feels are very high.
Modric has spoken about the parallels he sees between the two clubs, stating that Milan are one of the best clubs in the world, with a huge following and a legacy that continues to inspire. He also revealed that Milan were his favourite team as a child watching Italian football, which made the decision to join the club easier after leaving Real Madrid.
The 41-year-old midfielder has been direct about what went wrong for Milan last term, stating that the team threw away their chances of qualifying for the Champions League in the final games of the season. Modric believes that the club's stance on his importance to the project was central to his decision to stay, and he wants to compete and bring Milan back to winning ways.