Luka Modric ‘Will Return To Real Madrid This Summer’

BusinessSportsMoneyLuka Modric ‘Will Return To Real Madrid This Summer’ByTom Sanderson,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Sanderson has been primarily based in Barcelona since 2019.Follow AuthorJun 17, 2026, 04:35am EDTJun 17, 2026, 04:36am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SummaryLuka Modric is tipped for a sensational return to Real Madrid, according to fellow Croatia legend Davor Suker. Modric, who departed for AC Milan last summer after a decorated 13-year spell and six Champions League titles with Real, is now linked with a comeback. With Florentino Perez re-elected and Jose Mourinho back as manager, Real Madrid is undergoing a major restructure. Suker hinted that "something is going to happen" and Modric will "definitely come back," though he couldn't specify if as a player or in a coaching capacity. Given Modric turns 41 soon, a backroom role, possibly on Mourinho's staff, is considered plausible, mirroring Zinedine Zidane's successful transition at the club. Decisions are expected after the upcoming World Cup.Show More Luka Modric has been tipped to make a sensational return to Real Madrid by his fellow Croatia legend Davor Suker.Real Madrid via Getty ImagesLuka Modric has been tipped to make a sensational return to Real Madrid by his fellow Croatia legend Davor Suker, via Radio MARCA. Modric fled the Bernabeu to AC Milan last summer, after a highly-successful 13-year stint which saw him lift the Champions League on no fewer than six occasions.With Florentino Perez - who bought Modric from Spurs in 2012 - re-elected, Madrid are currently undergoing a major restructure.Jose Mourinho was the manager when the midfielder arrived from the Premier League in said year, and he’s now in charge again in the Spanish capital as Los Blancos’ fourth tactical leader in a year.Suker tipped a Real...