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In a stunning development, Real Madrid legend Luka Modric has reportedly become a minority owner of Swansea City, marking his first venture into football club ownership. The Croatian midfielder, who is still playing at the highest levels with Real Madrid at the age of 39, is now setting his sights on life beyond the pitch while still playing at the highest level. According to reports confirmed by renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano, Modric has acquired a minority stake in the Championship side, though the exact details of his investment remain undisclosed.
This move comes just months after Swansea’s majority ownership shifted hands, with chairman Andy Coleman leading a group of investors to purchase a controlling 77.41% share of the club in December 2024. Swansea City, a club with proud Premier League history, currently sits mid-table in the English Championship. Modric’s involvement is expected to raise the club’s profile significantly, attract fresh interest from fans and potential investors alike, and perhaps even inject new ambition into the Swans' pursuit of top-flight football.
Uncertainty looms over Modric’s future at Real Madrid
Despite this major off-field commitment, Modric has no immediate plans to hang up his boots. His current contract with Real Madrid runs until June 2025, and there is growing speculation that he may extend it. Modric has previously voiced out publicly that he wishes to retire at Real Madrid and it will be interesting to see whether Los Blancos offers the Croatian midfielder an extended contract beyond the current season in light of his age.
Talking about Modric and Real Madrid, they will be facing a tough test in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal at the Santiago Bernabeu. Arsenal has a strong grip on the game with a 3-0 lead from the first leg at the Emirates, but Madrid is known to come-back from the deep in similar situations before.
