Christian Pulisic’s idol arrives: Ex-Real Madrid star Luka Modric to be unveiled by Milan – Here’s when

uka Modric, the Ballon d’Or winner and one of the greatest midfielders of his generation, has officially joined the Rossoneri. But when will fans finally see him presented in the red and black kit?

The San Siro faithful are brimming with excitement. Milan’s summer revolution is well underway, and their latest acquisition is not just a name — it’s a legacy. Luka Modric, the Ballon d’Or winner and one of the greatest midfielders of his generation, has officially joined the Rossoneri. But when will fans and his new teammate, Christian Pulisic, finally see him presented in the red and black kit?

The answer, and the full story behind his arrival, has now been revealed. On Monday morning, ‘Modric Mania’ hit the Rossoneri. The 39-year-old Croatia international recently landed in the city to complete the final stages of his long-awaited transfer. He was quickly whisked away to the La Madonnina clinic for his medical before completing fitness tests.

From there, he made his way to Casa Milan, where he signed a one-year contract with the option to extend until 2027. The deal was sealed after Modric completed his 2025 Club World Cup duties with Real Madrid, ending a legendary chapter with Los Blancos. Milan becomes just the fourth club of his illustrious career after Dinamo Zagreb, Tottenham, and Real Madrid.

“He is a Milan fan since childhood,” former Rossoneri midfielder and Croatian legend Zvonimir Boban once said. “Luka used to watch Milan because of me, and now he gets to wear the same shirt.” While the signing was expected, the impact was instant. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan sold around 1,500 season tickets in just 24 hours on the day the Croatian signed. It was the second-highest daily total of the summer, trailing only the first day of the sales phase.

Currently, the Rossoneri have sold over 30,000 season tickets for the 2025-26 season, with expectations high that they will surpass the 40,000 mark once again. Over 80% of long-time season ticket holders have already renewed, and excitement surrounding new coach Massimiliano Allegri, Modric, and the potential for more signings is pushing fan optimism to new heights.

When will Modric be unveiled to the fans?

After fulfilling his Real Madrid duties and signing on July 14, Modric took a brief vacation. But now, his official Milan journey begins. On Monday, August 4, the Croatian maestro will be presented to the media and fans in two major events.

The first one is a press conference at Milanello, where he’ll speak publicly as a Milan player for the first time. Then, a public appearance at Milan’s flagship store on Via Dante will follow, as fans will have the chance to welcome their new No. 14 in person. Yes, the veteran will wear the iconic No. 14 jersey — a symbolic nod to his fresh start in Italy and perhaps to his idol Boban, who also donned the red and black with pride.

While Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leão continue to lead Milan’s attacking ambitions, Modric brings a level of experience and leadership unmatched in the current squad. Now 39 — and turning 40 in September — he’s expected to provide not just composure in midfield, but a vital link between youth and experience in Allegri’s reshaped side.