Overview

• Luka Modric, 39, has agreed to purchase a non-controlling minority stake in Swansea City as part of his retirement planning.
• The Croatian midfielder remains committed to extending his Real Madrid contract and aims to play in the 2026 World Cup.
• Swansea City, currently 12th in the Championship, has seen recent improvement under caretaker coach Alan Sheehan.
• This investment follows significant ownership changes at Swansea, with new stakeholders taking over last November after years of instability.
• Modric’s move reflects a growing trend of high-profile players transitioning into club ownership to prepare for post-playing careers.