Never one to run away from a challenge, Luka Modrić now finds himself entering a fresh field: football ownership.
Earlier this week, the 39-year-old Croatian international confirmed his small stake in Swansea City Football Club in a development that has astounded supporters in both Spain and Wales. Modrić’s soccer brain—off the ground—will now help the Championship side, currently middle-table and battling to remain competitive for promotion to the Premier League.
Modrić informed Croatian outlet Sportske Novosti, “I have for a bit been considering how I would like to remain in the game after I quit playing.” I’m not just about buying a club for myself. It’s about assisting someone to develop, moulding something unique, and returning to the game that has given me so much.”
Winning all with Real Madrid—from La Liga to five Champions League titles—Modrić currently plays under Carlo Ancelotti and is still expected to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Still, his acquiring of club ownership indicates obvious he is arranging his next chapter, one where he swaps the armband for a boardroom seat.
Source near Swansea City claim the board of the team absolutely welcomes Modrić’s investment since they regard it a possible jumping-off point for both financial and soccer growth. Given that Swansea last played in the top flight in 2018, the timing is especially relevant.
As they vie for still another Champions League and La Liga title, he is presently dedicated to the project of Real Madrid. However, down in the shadows of South Wales, a silent revolution could already be happening—guide by one of the best midfielders of his era.
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