Renowned Italian football icon Christian Vieri has provided fascinating insights into how Luka Modric immediately captivated Massimiliano Allegri`s coaching team at AC Milan. Vieri specifically highlighted the Croatian midfielder`s initial displays of skill, which left a profound impression on the staff from the very beginning of his tenure.
Modric Set for Anticipated Serie A Debut
Luka Modric is poised to make his much-anticipated Serie A debut this evening, as he is slated to feature in Milan`s opening fixture of the 2025-26 season against Cremonese. The veteran Croatian playmaker joined Milan on a free transfer from Real Madrid and swiftly demonstrated his class, making a significant impact on both Allegri and his coaching staff during the pre-season preparations.
Vieri Unveils Modric`s Early Brilliance to Milan Staff
Christian Vieri shared the specific details of Modric`s early brilliance through a conversation he had with his friend Bernardo Corradi, a key member of Allegri`s coaching staff.
“Corradi told me that right from his very first touches in training, Modric was executing `no-look passes with the outside of the foot`,” Vieri revealed in an interview with Gazzetta. He further emphasized the profound impact, stating, “It`s truly astonishing. Securing Modric was an absolute masterstroke for Milan, as at this elite level of football, a player`s age simply ceases to be a determining factor.”
