Italy legend reveals how Modric impressed Allegri’s Milan staff: ‘The first touches…’

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Lorenzo Bettoni | Last updated Aug 23, 2025 7:54 AM ET

Christian Vieri says Luka Modric impressed Massimiliano Allegri’s staff members at Milan with his very first touches: ‘No-look passes with the outside of the foot.’

Modric set to make Serie A debut

Modric is set to start for Milan in tonight’s Serie A game against Cremonese, the league opener in 2025-26.

The Croatian legend has joined Milan on a free transfer from Real Mad rid and quickly impressed Allegri and his staff members.

How Modric impressed Milan staff members

“I asked my friend Bernardo Corradi, who is part of Allegri’s staff. He told me that the first balls he touched in training were all no-look passes with the outside of the foot,” said ex-Milan star Vieri, in an interview with Gazzetta.

“Unbelievable. With him, Milan pulled off a huge coup because at this level, age doesn’t matter.”

Click here to read Vieri’s full interview and his prediction for the 2025-26 Serie A title.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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