AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric - who turns 41 in September - has signed a one-year contract extension. The Croatian joined Milan last summer on a one-year deal with an option to extend after leaving Real Madrid. "I am thrilled to stay at AC Milan, where you made me feel welcomed and loved from the very first day," Modric said of his new deal. Since Modric became national team captain in 2016, Croatia had previously been runners-up and finished third in the World Cup. "One of the finest and most iconic players in world football, the Croatian will continue his journey in the Rossoneri shirt with the ambition to reach new, important milestones."