Xhaka latest veteran midfielder on Milan wish list | OneFootball

After Luka Modric, now Milan are reportedly also asking after Bayer Leverkusen veteran midfielder Granit Xhaka for new coach Max Allegri.

It is now confirmed that an agreement was reached with Modric to sign a contract and undergo a medical next week, even though he is about to celebrate his 40th birthday.

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)

This is because Allegri has always appreciated experience in his players more than youth and vitality, which is why they are also looking at Xhaka.

Modric and Xhaka bring experience to Milan

LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY – MARCH 11: Granit Xhaka of Bayer 04 Leverkusen reacts at full time during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 second leg match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Bayern München at BayArena on March 11, 2025 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

The Switzerland international will turn 33 in September and is under contract with Bayer Leverkusen until June 2028, but could still be available for the right price and project.

According to transfer pundit Matteo Moretto, Milan are in the initial stages of an approach for Xhaka, but it is early days and there has been no direct contact yet.

The former Arsenal man made 49 competitive appearances this season for Bayer Leverkusen, contributing two goals and seven assists.