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Real Madrid icon could be heading to Hong Kong for Football Festival – sources

Luka Modric will end his 13-year spell with the Spanish giants following this summer’s Fifa Club World Cup in the United States

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Real Madrid’s Luka Modric shows his emotions during his last-ever match in La Liga for Real Madrid. Photo: EPA
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Hong Kong fans may get to see Real Madrid icon Luka Modric in action during July’s Football Festival, according to sources.

The Post understands AC Milan, who face Liverpool at Kai Tak Stadium on July 26, are interested in signing the Croatia midfielder.

Sky Italia, meanwhile, report a deal is close and that new Milan sporting director Igli Tare travelled to Croatia to speak to the player in a bid to reach a verbal agreement.

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Modric, 39, will end his trophy-laden, 13-year spell with Real Madrid following this summer’s Fifa Club World Cup in the United States.

Having joined Los Blancos from Tottenham Hotspur in 2012, he won the Champions League on six occasions – starting in each final.

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In total, he won 28 trophies during his time in the Spanish capital, including the La Liga title on four occasions.

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