Magic Flute: Leo is a world-class player; choose No. 14 Incruyff, it is a great honor to wear this number

Hupu, August 9, AC Milan midfielder Modric accepted an exclusive interview with DAZN.

(the following is the second half)

[Rumor Board] Magic Flute: I could have gone to the low-intensity league to retire, but I hope to show myself again in Milan. You have been the No. 10 player of Real Madrid for many years. In AC Milan, the owner of the No. 10 jersey is Raphael Leo. Do you think he is the top player in European football?

Of course. In my opinion, he is a world-class player. AC Milan is very happy to have a player of this level. I have played against him many times in the club and the national team, and you can tell at a glance what kind of player he is. To me, he is undoubtedly a world-class player.

Why did you choose No. 14 when you were young? Did you know Cruyff was wearing No. 14 in a friendly match against AC Milan? This may be destined.

My first number was 14, and later I continued to wear this number at Tottenham and did a great job there.

This is why, after the free self, I want to choose it again. Cruyff is the symbol of this number, he values the 14th and makes it special. It's an honor to wear it.

You won your first trophy in Alzano Lombardo as a kid. In the game against Atlanta, you exchanged jerseys with the "Imakorata Boys" who hosted that event. Can you tell us about this experience in detail?

I started my career in Zadar when I was young, and we often went to Italy to compete. We went to Genoa, Senegalia, and even Arzano.

We won the trophy, I also won the Best Player Award, and I have wonderful memories of that event. The last time we played in Bergamo, they were wearing the Imakorata boys jersey and I gave them my jersey. It was great to recall that moment because that event meant a lot to me.

How do you think of Italian football? How exciting will it be to play Inter Milan in the Milan derby?

I have played against the Italian team many times, and you can see their strength at a glance. They defended closely and fought fiercely.

So it will be a huge challenge and I have to adapt as soon as possible, understand what the coach wants me to do, understand where he wants me to play, and play like I have always been. I've seen many Milan derbys. I can't wait to go to the derby; it was the best experience on the court.

I watch Milan against Inter Milan often; I like this type of game very much, and I can't wait to wear the Red and Black jerseys. Will I fight with my fellow countryman Sucic? Yes, we will meet on the court. His future is bright. He has proven himself a great player, talented, and outstanding in both the national team and Dynamo Zagreb. Now I wish him all the best. But not against us!

What is the secret to the long-lasting football career?

Everyone asks the same question, but in fact, there is no secret. For me, it is my love for football and the passion I still have.

Of course, there are other important things, such as nutrition, training... I was born for football, every moment. Maybe that's why I can compete at this level. I still have a dream of football, which is why I came to Milan.

This was my childhood dream, but as I always said, I came here to win the trophy with Milan. This is my dream. But family is also a part of all this and the most important thing. My focus is always on them. Although I was born for football and enjoyed it, family is the center of my daily life.