Modrić Set to Extend AC Milan Stay Amid Cryptocurrency Regulatory Scrutiny

Luka Modrić is set to extend his stay at AC Milan after activating an option in his contract for the 2026-27 season. The Croatian midfielder, who joined the Italian club last year on a one-year deal worth approximately €3.5 million net per season, including bonuses, had a mixed bag of a first season with the Rossoneri.

Under new coach Ruben Amorim, AC Milan failed to secure a Champions League berth, but Modrić has been viewed as a stabilizing presence during the team's transitional phase. The 40-year-old has accumulated over 200 caps for his country across his international career.

Modrić serves as a global brand ambassador for CoinW, a cryptocurrency exchange, and has been associated with the $MODRIC token, which had achieved a market cap of roughly $100K by early June 2026. The athlete endorsement of crypto products has drawn increasing scrutiny from regulators in the US and Europe.