The future of several AC Milan players, including Luka Modric, Rafael Leao, and Christian Pulisic, remains uncertain. The club may also need to make decisions regarding Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Fikayo Tomori ahead of the summer transfer window. This article provides an overview of the club’s stance on these key players.
AC Milan has experienced a season of fluctuating fortunes. Despite holding second place for a significant portion of the 2025-26 season, a concerning dip in form from April onwards nearly saw them fall out of the Serie A top four. However, a crucial 2-1 away victory against Genoa on Sunday, coupled with Juventus’s 2-0 loss to Fiorentina, significantly boosted their chances of Champions League qualification for the next season. Milan now sits in third place, holding a two-point advantage over fifth-placed Como heading into the final matchday of the Serie A season.
Player Contract Updates and Transfer Outlook
According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, securing Champions League football is paramount for retaining the services of veteran Luka Modric for another season. The 40-year-old joined the Rossoneri on a one-year deal with an extension option after departing Real Madrid last summer. It is highly probable that he would leave San Siro without Champions League participation.
However, qualification for Europe’s elite competition does not necessarily guarantee Rafael Leao’s continued presence at Milan, as per a report from Monday. The 26-year-old is nearing the end of his seventh season in Serie A. Despite being a prominent figure in the league, Milan appears prepared to part ways with him this summer. Leao has not impressed in his new centre-forward role under Massimiliano Allegri’s 3-5-2 formation, failing to reach double-digit goals for the season. His contract runs until the summer of 2028. La Gazzetta dello Sport suggests that Milan is unlikely to offer a renewal, and this summer presents the final opportunity to maximize his transfer value, especially as he will be entering the final year of his contract next season.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek is also likely to depart the San Siro this summer, according to Monday’s report. Entering the final year of his AC Milan contract, he has primarily served as a rotation option under Allegri this campaign. La Gazzetta dello Sport indicates that all signs point towards a return to England in the near future.
Regarding Christian Pulisic, AC Milan has reportedly been working on a new contract, but progress has stalled in recent months. The American international is understood to be seeking a salary comparable to Leao’s, but La Gazzetta dello Sport hints at a lack of strong conviction in the current San Siro project. His current deal expires in the summer of 2027, and La Gazzetta dello Sport states that a resolution, whether through a renewal or a sale, is expected this summer.
Fikayo Tomori is another player approaching the final year of his AC Milan contract. The England international seems poised to stay, with the club and his representatives reportedly close to a definitive agreement on a new deal. His salary is expected to increase from €3.5 million per season to approximately €4 million annually.
English Translation
The futures of several AC Milan players, including Luka Modric, Rafael Leao, and Christian Pulisic, remain uncertain. The club may also need to make decisions regarding Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Fikayo Tomori ahead of the summer transfer window. This article provides an overview of the club’s stance on these key players.
AC Milan has experienced a season of fluctuating fortunes. Despite holding second place for a significant portion of the 2025-26 season, a concerning dip in form from April onwards nearly saw them fall out of the Serie A top four. However, a crucial 2-1 away victory against Genoa on Sunday, coupled with Juventus’s 2-0 loss to Fiorentina, significantly boosted their chances of Champions League qualification for the next season. Milan now sits in third place, holding a two-point advantage over fifth-placed Como heading into the final matchday of the Serie A season.
Player Contract Updates and Transfer Outlook
According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, securing Champions League football is paramount for retaining the services of veteran Luka Modric for another season. The 40-year-old joined the Rossoneri on a one-year deal with an extension option after departing Real Madrid last summer. It is highly probable that he would leave San Siro without Champions League participation.
However, qualification for Europe’s elite competition does not necessarily guarantee Rafael Leao’s continued presence at Milan, as per a report from Monday. The 26-year-old is nearing the end of his seventh season in Serie A. Despite being a prominent figure in the league, Milan appears prepared to part ways with him this summer. Leao has not impressed in his new centre-forward role under Massimiliano Allegri’s 3-5-2 formation, failing to reach double-digit goals for the season. His contract runs until the summer of 2028. La Gazzetta dello Sport suggests that Milan is unlikely to offer a renewal, and this summer presents the final opportunity to maximize his transfer value, especially as he will be entering the final year of his contract next season.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek is also likely to depart the San Siro this summer, according to Monday’s report. Entering the final year of his AC Milan contract, he has primarily served as a rotation option under Allegri this campaign. La Gazzetta dello Sport indicates that all signs point towards a return to England in the near future.
Regarding Christian Pulisic, AC Milan has reportedly been working on a new contract, but progress has stalled in recent months. The American international is understood to be seeking a salary comparable to Leao’s, but La Gazzetta dello Sport hints at a lack of strong conviction in the current San Siro project. His current deal expires in the summer of 2027, and La Gazzetta dello Sport states that a resolution, whether through a renewal or a sale, is expected this summer.
Fikayo Tomori is another player approaching the final year of his AC Milan contract. The England international seems poised to stay, with the club and his representatives reportedly close to a definitive agreement on a new deal. His salary is expected to increase from €3.5 million per season to approximately €4 million annually.
