Luka Modric, the legendary Real Madrid midfielder, has made a significant step into football ownership by acquiring a minority stake in Swansea City. The 39-year-old Croatia captain, whose contract with Real Madrid is set to expire at the end of the season, is embarking on his first venture into club ownership. Modric was drawn to Swansea by the club’s strong identity, passionate fanbase, and ambition to compete at the highest level.
“Swansea has a strong identity, an incredible fanbase, and the ambition to compete at the highest level,” Modric remarked in a statement. “Playing at the highest level, I believe I can provide my experience to the club. My goal is to support the club’s growth in a positive way and to help to build an exciting future.”
Modric’s involvement marks a significant shift at the Welsh club, which currently sits 12th in the Championship after a period of revival under caretaker head coach Alan Sheehan. Sheehan, who replaced Luke Williams in February, has guided Swansea to a solid run of results, with 17 points from their last nine matches. This resurgence has led to speculation that Sheehan could be considered for the permanent managerial position.
Swansea City is currently owned by American businessmen Andy Coleman, Brett Cravatt, and Jason Cohen. The club’s executive structure has undergone several changes recently, with Tom Gorringe, formerly of Bristol Rovers, stepping in as chief executive, and Richard Montague, a former director of football at Notts County, taking over from Paul Watson. These changes reflect the club’s ongoing transformation as it looks to build for the future.
In a statement from the club, Swansea City expressed their excitement about Modric’s involvement, stating, “Swansea City is delighted to announce that Ballon d’Or winner Luka Modrić has joined the club as an investor and co-owner. Luka’s investment in the club is an endorsement of the club’s ambition and vision. He will play a key role in helping the club garner global attention and progress both on and off the pitch.”
Despite this new role at Swansea, Modric’s playing career remains very much in focus. The Croatian is determined to continue playing at the top level and has expressed his desire to captain Croatia at the 2026 World Cup. His plans to extend his playing career at Real Madrid remain intact, with Modric stating that he wishes to stay at the Spanish club, although the potential arrival of a new manager could impact his future there. Modric has had an illustrious career at Madrid, where he has won six Champions League titles and four La Liga titles since joining from Tottenham in 2012.
Modric’s investment in Swansea City underscores his belief in the club’s potential for growth and success, as well as his commitment to supporting clubs that share his ambition to compete at the highest levels. His experience and reputation in world football could also play a key role in elevating Swansea’s profile on the global stage, while he works alongside the club’s owners and management team to steer the club toward a bright future.
As for his immediate future, Modric remains focused on helping Real Madrid in their bid to overturn a three-goal deficit in their upcoming Champions League match against Arsenal at the Bernabéu. Whether his involvement at Swansea will impact his playing career in Madrid remains to be seen, but Modric’s dual role as both a player and part-owner at Swansea promises to be an exciting new chapter in his storied football journey.
