Croatian midfield maestro Luka Modrić has officially joined AC Milan, completing a free transfer following his departure from Real Madrid.
The 38-year-old, who spent 13 illustrious years at the Spanish giants, has signed a one-year contract with the Rossoneri, with an option to extend for a second season.
Modrić, who featured for Real Madrid at the recent Club World Cup before their semi-final exit to Paris Saint-Germain, arrived in Italy on Monday to complete his medicals with the Serie A side.
He will wear the No. 14 jersey at Milan, a symbolic choice as he grew up supporting the club, inspired by Croatian legend Zvonimir Boban, who starred for Milan in the 1990s.
The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner joins a Milan side looking to rebuild after finishing eighth in Serie A last season, missing out on European competition. The club recently reappointed Massimiliano Allegri as head coach, following the dismissal of Sérgio Conceição.