Ruben Amorim Drops Surprising Clues on Modric and Pulisic’s Unexpected Roles at AC Milan—What’s Really Happening Behind the Scenes?

Ruben Amorim was officially introduced as the new head coach of AC Milan on Wednesday, taking on the monumental responsibility of guiding the Italian giants back to their title-winning ways after several years of stagnation. With intense speculation swirling over the futures of Luka Modric and Christian Pulisic, the Portuguese manager wasted no time outlining his plans for both stars.

After a legendary, trophy-laden era at Real Madrid, Modric moved to the San Siro last summer to fulfill a childhood dream, signing a one-year deal designed to keep him in peak condition for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Now a free agent, Modric has a mutual option to extend for another season, but Milan‘s failure to secure a UEFA Champions League berth for the upcoming campaign is expected to weigh heavily on his final decision.

During his introductory press conference, Amorim was incredibly direct about his desire to retain the Croatian icon, making it clear that Modric remains central to his project: “Luka is a player we want to keep; I’ve spoken to him twice, and if necessary, I’ll go and pick him up myself. He is a fundamental cornerstone for us. I’m not saying he will play every match, but we want to count on him. I told him that I expect to have him back in a few days, but for now, I’m letting him rest.”

Turning his attention to the American winger, the former Manchester United boss was equally effusive about what the Hershey, Pennsylvania native brings to the table. “Pulisic is a great talent; he is perfect for the way football is played in Italy, especially against teams that defend well. He can make the difference. I have very clear ideas on how I want to see him play, using his inverted foot,” he stated.