Luka Modrić Becomes Minority Owner of Swansea City in Historic Deal

In a groundbreaking move for Swansea City, Real Madrid legend Luka Modrić has joined the Welsh club as a minority owner, as confirmed on April 14, 2025. The 39-year-old Croatian midfielder, renowned for his six Champions League titles and 2018 Ballon d’Or, aims to bring his vast experience to the EFL Championship side while continuing his playing career at Real Madrid. The deal, reported by Fabrizio Romano, aligns Modrić with Swansea’s ownership group, including Andy Coleman and Nigel Morris, who took over last November.

Modrić expressed his excitement, stating, “Swansea has a strong identity and an incredible fanbase. I believe I can provide my experience to help the club grow.” Swansea City’s board welcomed the investment, noting that Modrić’s leadership and passion will be key to the club’s global outreach and on-pitch progress. The Swans, who have faced financial challenges in the past, see this as a step toward stability and ambition.

This move mirrors a trend of footballers like Kylian Mbappé investing in clubs, signaling Modrić’s intent to shape football’s future beyond his playing days. Fans eagerly await his first visit to the Swansea.com Stadium.