(Reuters) -Croatia captain Luka Modric, who left Real Madrid after 13 years at the LaLiga club, has completed his move to AC Milan on a one-year deal with an option to extend until June 2027, the Serie A side said on Monday.

Luka Modric is on the ground in Italy and is ready to complete the final formalities of his transfer to Milan. “I’m very happy to be here,” were his first words after arriving at Malpensa on

Having been officially announced as an AC Milan player, 39-year-old Luka Modric outlined his excitement at beginning a "new chapter".

Real Madrid's Croatia captain Luka Modric will join AC Milan after the Club World Cup, the Serie A club's newly-appointed manager Massimiliano Allegri confirmed on Monday.

Modric is currently playing for Madrid at the Club World Cup and will become a free agent once Madrid's tournament ends.

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Modric is currently at the Madonnina in Milan to undergo the latest stage of his medical. He underwent initial tests last month after agreeing terms with Milan. After arriving at Malpensa this morning, the Croatia midfielder traveled to the Lombardy clinic and is now beginning his medical tests.