Luka Modric had imagined the end of his adventure with the Milan shirt differently. Perhaps with one last lap at "San Siro", amidst applause, after a season as the protagonist.
Instead, the Croatian's final image remains that of a disappointed and empty champion, after failing to achieve the main objective, qualification for the Champions League.
Although he did his best, he failed to change the team's fate. He even believed until the end in a European comeback, so much so that he accelerated his recovery from a cheekbone injury just to be there against Cagliari. The one-year renewal seemed a formality, as Modric had found harmony with Massimiliano Allegri and the club, but he required technical and sporting guarantees for the project.
The Champions League failure changed everything. According to people close to him, the Ballon d'Or winner is very disappointed by Milan's collapse and the season ending amid protests and a managerial revolution.
According to "Tuttosport", the most concrete track remains Madrid. Saudi Arabia and the USA do not convince him, while Real is considering offering him a leading role in the sports area.