Davor Suker, the former Real Madrid striker, has claimed that Luka Modric will return to the Spanish club once his current spell with AC Milan comes to an end. Suker made the statement during a recent interview, though he did not provide a timeline for the potential move. Neither Real Madrid nor Modric have responded to the claim.
Suker's bold prediction
Suker knows the club well. He played for Real Madrid from 1996 to 1999, scoring 38 goals in 86 appearances and remains a respected figure in Madrid circles. His assertion about Modric carries weight among fans who remember his own time at the Bernabéu. But without an official source, it's just one man's opinion — albeit one with inside knowledge of the club.
Modric's current reality
The 39-year-old midfielder left Real Madrid last summer after a trophy-laden 12-year spell. He joined AC Milan on a free transfer and has been a regular this season, logging over 2,000 minutes in Serie A and Champions League matches. Modric's contract with Milan runs through 2025, with an option for another year. Any return to Madrid would require either a transfer or him seeing out that deal.
What a return would mean
Real Madrid revamped its midfield this summer, bringing in Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga while retaining Federico Valverde and Toni Kroos. Modric, even at 39, offers creativity and experience. But the club hasn't shown interest in re-signing him. Suker's claim might reflect sentiment rather than strategy — a hope that one of the club's greatest modern players ends his career where it peaked.
For now, Modric's focus is on AC Milan's push for a Champions League spot. Whether he'll ever pull on the white jersey again is an open question, and no announcement is expected soon.
