AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric has signed a contract extension that will keep the Croatian ‌with the Serie A team until June 2027, the club said on Thursday.

The 40-year-old has made 37 appearances and scored two goals ⁠since joining Milan on a one-year contract last year.

The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner enjoyed a glittering spell at Real Madrid, winning 28 major trophies.

Widely regarded as Croatia’s greatest player, Modric has represented his country 202 ‌times, ⁠scoring 29 goals.

He also featured in his 10th major international tournament at this year’s World Cup, at which Croatia were ⁠eliminated by Portugal in the round of 32.

Milan, seven-times European champions, finished fifth ⁠in Serie A last season and have turned to former Manchester ⁠United manager Ruben Amorim to revive their fortunes.