When attending the event, Inter Milan President Marotta accepted an interview and talked about how Modric could still dominate the field in Serie A after joining Milan.

He said: "Worry? No, I think Modric is the spokesperson for a positive impact on Italian football. Our children and grandchildren will fall in love with football when they see such players. Maybe they will imitate his movements in training."

"It's a pity that our football environment is going downhill. Today's Serie A has become a transitional league, no longer the 'golden paradise' of the 2000s. At that time, we had the highest European rankings and were very competitive. The club signed young talents and allowed them to play until the end of their careers."

"And nowadays, top players will only come to Italy at the end of their careers."