The future of several AC Milan players, including Luka Modric, Rafael Leao, and Christian Pulisic, remains uncertain as the club prepares for the summer transfer window. Decisions may also need to be made regarding Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Fikayo Tomori. This report outlines Milan’s current stance on key player contracts.
Milan has experienced a season of fluctuating form, having held second place for much of the 2025-26 season. However, a significant dip in performance from April onwards nearly saw them fall out of the Serie A top four in the season’s closing weeks.
Their chances of securing a Champions League spot for the upcoming season received a substantial boost on Sunday with a 2-1 away victory against Genoa, coupled with Juventus’ 2-0 loss to Fiorentina. This result has moved Milan into third place, holding a two-point lead over fifth-placed Como heading into the final weekend of the Serie A season.
Milan’s Stance on Leao, Modric, Pulisic, Loftus-Cheek, and Tomori Contracts
According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, qualifying for the Champions League is considered vital for retaining the services of veteran player Luka Modric for another season. The 40-year-old joined Milan on a one-year deal with an extension option after his departure from Real Madrid. However, it is unlikely he would remain at San Siro without Champions League football.
Conversely, securing a place in Europe’s elite competition does not appear to improve Rafael Leao’s prospects of staying with Milan, as reported on Monday. Approaching the end of his seventh season in Serie A, Leao, despite being a prominent league figure, is reportedly nearing the end of his tenure with the club this summer. His transition to a center-forward role in Massimiliano Allegri’s 3-5-2 formation has been underwhelming, failing to reach double-digit goals for the season. His contract extends until the summer of 2028, but La Gazzetta dello Sport suggests Milan is disinclined to offer a renewal. This summer may represent the final opportunity to maximize his transfer value, as he will be entering the final year of his contract next season.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek is also likely to depart San Siro this summer, according to Monday’s report. Entering the final year of his Milan contract, he has primarily served as a rotation player under Allegri this season. La Gazzetta dello Sport indicates that a return to England in the near future is highly probable.
Regarding Christian Pulisic, AC Milan has reportedly been in negotiations to finalize a new contract, but the process has stalled in recent months. Pulisic is understood to be seeking a salary comparable to Leao’s, and La Gazzetta dello Sport suggests he is not entirely convinced by the current project at San Siro. His current deal expires in the summer of 2027. La Gazzetta dello Sport indicates that a resolution, either through renewal or sale, is expected this summer.
Fikayo Tomori is another player approaching the final year of his Milan contract. However, the England international appears set to stay, with reports suggesting that the club and his agents are close to reaching 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 future of several AC Milan players, including Luka Modric, Rafael Leao, and Christian Pulisic, remains uncertain as the club prepares for the summer transfer window. Decisions may also need to be made regarding Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Fikayo Tomori. This report outlines Milan’s current stance on key player contracts.
Milan has experienced a season of fluctuating form, having held second place for much of the 2025-26 season. However, a significant dip in performance from April onwards nearly saw them fall out of the Serie A top four in the season’s closing weeks.
Their chances of securing a Champions League spot for the upcoming season received a substantial boost on Sunday with a 2-1 away victory against Genoa, coupled with Juventus’ 2-0 loss to Fiorentina. This result has moved Milan into third place, holding a two-point lead over fifth-placed Como heading into the final weekend of the Serie A season.
Milan’s Stance on Leao, Modric, Pulisic, Loftus-Cheek, and Tomori Contracts
According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, qualifying for the Champions League is considered vital for retaining the services of veteran player Luka Modric for another season. The 40-year-old joined Milan on a one-year deal with an extension option after his departure from Real Madrid. However, it is unlikely he would remain at San Siro without Champions League football.
Conversely, securing a place in Europe’s elite competition does not appear to improve Rafael Leao’s prospects of staying with Milan, as reported on Monday. Approaching the end of his seventh season in Serie A, Leao, despite being a prominent league figure, is reportedly nearing the end of his tenure with the club this summer. His transition to a center-forward role in Massimiliano Allegri’s 3-5-2 formation has been underwhelming, failing to reach double-digit goals for the season. His contract extends until the summer of 2028, but La Gazzetta dello Sport suggests Milan is disinclined to offer a renewal. This summer may represent the final opportunity to maximize his transfer value, as he will be entering the final year of his contract next season.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek is also likely to depart San Siro this summer, according to Monday’s report. Entering the final year of his Milan contract, he has primarily served as a rotation player under Allegri this season. La Gazzetta dello Sport indicates that a return to England in the near future is highly probable.
Regarding Christian Pulisic, AC Milan has reportedly been in negotiations to finalize a new contract, but the process has stalled in recent months. Pulisic is understood to be seeking a salary comparable to Leao’s, and La Gazzetta dello Sport suggests he is not entirely convinced by the current project at San Siro. His current deal expires in the summer of 2027. La Gazzetta dello Sport indicates that a resolution, either through renewal or sale, is expected this summer.
Fikayo Tomori is another player approaching the final year of his Milan contract. However, the England international appears set to stay, with reports suggesting that the club and his agents are close to reaching a definitive agreement on a new deal. His salary is expected to increase from €3.5 million per season to approximately €4 million annually.
