"Despite a bit of a natural decline in recent games due to his work rate, Modric remains the hallmark of this Milan side, which has risen from the ashes of last season. In purely on-field terms, he has played the third-most minutes in the league (1,754 minutes, behind Saelemaekers and Gabbia), and the fifth-most in general. In Milan's 26 matches, he has only sat out the entire ninety minutes on two occasions. As is evident even to the most casual observers, there is a Milan with Modric and a Milan without. Even when Luka is less visible, his timing and enormous work out of possession are crucial to the team's balance. This is why more than a few are already beginning to wonder - with understandable alarm - what Milan might look like without Modric, and not just for one game."
"The real and concrete premise is that Luka hasn't yet decided what to do next season. It depends on how this season ends, of course, on how the World Cup goes, and on the scenario that best suits him in the summer. He'll decide based on his needs as a man and a very mature footballer, as Giroud did. There are many variables, while the Milan management are looking at some potential replacements in case they need to act, like Leon Goretzka. The German could arrive and Luka could stay, though. Contractually, the club have an option to extend Modric's deal by another season, but it's clear to everyone that in this case the player will be the one to decide."
Luka Modric has become a leader at Milan and remains central to the team’s balance despite some recent physical decline. He has logged the third-most league minutes (1,754) and the fifth-most overall, missing only two full matches in 26 appearances. Milan’s performance visibly changes with and without him, with his timing and defensive work crucial to team shape. Modric has not yet decided his next season and will weigh outcomes of the season and the World Cup alongside his personal needs. Milan are monitoring options such as Leon Goretzka and hold a contractual option to extend his deal, but the final choice rests with the player.
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