Why John Terry was on the scene when Modric arrived in Milan | OneFootball

Luka Modric has arrived in Italy to complete the final steps of his transfer to Milan, but there were some surprises when former England and Chelsea captain John Terry was asked for his opinion on the move outside Malpensa airport on Monday morning.

Terry had been in Italy on a personal trip to Como with friends, including former footballers Steve Sidwell and Bobby Zamora, over the weekend, and by sheer coincidence, was at the airport on his way home at the same time as reporters waiting for Modric’s arrival.

Terry gives verdict on Modric signing for Milan

Having been spotted by reporters at the Milan Malpensa terminal, Terry was asked for his opinion on Modric’s imminent move to the Rossoneri.

“He’s one of the best in the world, he still has many, many years to play I’m sure,” Terry said about Modric after obliging to a brief interview on his way back to the UK.

“(He’s a) fantastic person, like I said, one of the best players in the world, ever. Great for Milan for him to sign.

BARCELONA, SPAIN – MAY 11: Luka Modric of Real Madrid CF looks on during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on May 11, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

“It’s confirmed, is it done?,” Terry clarified, before being told that Modric would be on the ground within the hour.

When asked what Modric will bring to the Rossoneri dressing room, Terry replied: “I think the experience he has in world football, obviously a big name coming into a fantastic club, one of my favourite clubs in Italy. So yeah, he’s just a world class player that can bring a little bit of experience as well, maybe at a time when Milan need it.”