According to media reports, AC Milan plans to sign Modric. Saki posted on the Mid-Sports column, saying that he did not agree with Milan's plan to sign 39-year-old Modric.

Sakhi column

Is it wise or a risky move for Milan to introduce Modric? Is it a right decision to sign Modric, who is about to turn 40? The Croatian midfielder has not been a main player in Real Madrid in the past two seasons. This issue has sparked widespread discussion, and it is clear that this choice is quite extraordinary. Often, teams will be more inclined toward younger players, at least to rebuild a team that can rekindle the enthusiasm of fans. I try to analyze this from a Milan management perspective and try to understand the reasons behind this decision.

First of all, from an economic perspective, Modric joins freely, with zero transfer fees and an annual salary of about 3.5 million euros. It's a good financial deal for the club: many young players add up to a much higher transfer fee and salary than that, and they don't have the skill level of Modric.

However, many fans were not satisfied with the deal. There is no doubt that Modric's skills are impeccable, but how many games he can play at the age of 40 and how well he is in physical condition are all issues to consider. At Real Madrid, even Ancelotti, who admires Modric very much, has not allowed him to start in the past few seasons because his physical strength is no longer enough to deal with the high-intensity rhythm of the game.

Is Milan introducing Modric to make him the main force or as the leader of the locker room? Although Milan only needs to focus on the league next season, Modric is unlikely to play all 38 games. If he is used with caution, it may play a key role in the second half of the game, but it seems a bit of a risk to see him as a core player. Fans want to see more young, dynamic players than a veteran who is coming to an end of his career.

Modric is a very professional and reliable player who can be a role model for young players. But he should not be at the heart of Milan's reconstruction plan. Milan needs to put the football style at the heart of the project, and Modric can only play a supporting role in this case. I hope this signing is the result of negotiations with head coach Allegri, as he needs to be clear about how to use Modric. In any case, I always believe that young and energetic players are the hope for the team's future.