The Croatian captain’s contract with AC Milan is close to expiring, and the continuation of his stay — which seemed almost certain during the season — is now facing major uncertainty.
He is entering days of deep reflection about what comes after the World Cup, which begins in less than a month. Although the Italian club still wants to keep Modric, the final decision regarding his future now belongs entirely to him, according to As, as reported by Index.hr.
Modric underwent surgery on April 27 after suffering a complicated fracture during a match against Juventus FC. This brought an end to his season with Milan and started an extremely uncertain recovery journey as he prepares for what is expected to be his farewell World Cup.
Modric and the Croatian Football Federation have contacted FIFA in search of a solution regarding the protective mask the captain will need to wear. Due to the complexity of the injury, Modric is seeking maximum safety, meaning the mask used during the tournament must ensure that the injured area will not suffer further damage in the event of another impact.
Medical advice has been clear — protection beyond the standard masks worn by other players in similar situations will be necessary.
