Report: Inter Milan Cleared of Any Wrongdoing in Luka Modric Pursuit

FIFA has reportedly cleared Inter Milan of any wrongdoing in their efforts to sign midfielder Luka Modric from Real Madrid this summer.

Los Blancos reported the Serie A giants to FIFA, claiming the club had violated Article 18 of FIFA's Regulations of the Status and Transfer of Players.

FIFA have looked into the matter and decided no action needs to be taken, according to Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t Football Italia).

Modric has developed into one of the best players in the world during his time at the Santiago Bernabeu. He has won La Liga and four UEFA Champions League crowns with Los Blancos.

He also helped Croatia to the final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Modric won the Golden Ball, given to the player of the tournament, for his performances in Russia.

Modric is on the final shortlist for The Best FIFA Men's Player Award:

Inter Milan riled Real Madrid by approaching Modric to discuss a potential transfer to the San Siro without first contacting president Florentino Perez, according to Marca. Perez showed his determination to keep hold of Modric, as shown by sports journalist Robbie Dunne:

Modric was tempted to leave Real Madrid after Inter Milan offered him a four-year deal worth €10 million (£9 million) annually, according to Sergio Santos Chozas at AS. However, a move failed to take place before the close of the summer transfer window, which means Modric will stay with Real Madrid at least until the end of the year.

The 32-year-old posted a response to the speculation over his future on Instagram, as shown by Omnisport:

Meanwhile, Perez said of Inter Milan's attempts to land one of Real Madrid's key players (per Ben Hayward at the Evening Standard): "They tried to sign our No. 10 without paying for him. It's the first time something like that has ever happened to me in my life."

Real Madrid will offer Modric a new and improved contract in a bid to secure his future, per Marca's David G. Medina.

It remains to be seen if Inter Milan will renew their interest in Modric next year. The Croatian's current deal expires in 2020, and if he does not sign an extension, it may offer the Serie A side encouragement he can be lured away from Madrid.