Luka Modric, famous for his time at Real Madrid, has now become a co-owner of Swansea City, a team in England’s Championship league. This bold move has the football world buzzing. At 39, Modric, who has won many awards and titles including the Ballon d’Or and six Champions Leagues, is eager to help Swansea climb higher in English football. Swansea didn’t say how much Modric invested, but he is clearly thrilled.
“This is a big chance,” Modric said on Swansea’s website. “The club has great fans and big goals. I’ve played at the top and hope to help Swansea grow and succeed.”
Modric is still focused on playing. His current aim is to help Real Madrid in their Champions League match against Arsenal, trying to bounce back from a 3-0 loss.
His deal with Madrid ends soon, so people wonder what his next step will be.
Swansea’s leader, Tom Gorringe, warmly welcomed Modric, saying, “Luka is a great role model. It’s fantastic to have him with us.”
Modric follows in the footsteps of fellow stars Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, who have also recently invested in football clubs—Ligue 2’s Caen and Portugal’s FC Alverca, respectively.
With Swansea currently sitting mid-table in the Championship, fans will be hoping that Modric’s influence both off and potentially on the pitch could be the spark that reignites their Premier League dreams.
