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Luka Modrić Becomes Minority Owner of English Club Swansea City
Real Madrid legend and 2018 Ballon d’Or winner Luka Modrić has made a surprising return to English football—not as a player, but as a minority owner of Championship side Swansea City.
Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news, noting that the agreement has been finalized, although the financial specifics remain undisclosed. Modrić joins the club’s ownership group alongside Andy Coleman, Brett Cravatt, Nigel Morris, and Jason Cohen.
🦢 Luka Modrić will be new Swansea’s minority owner as revealed… but it won’t change his plans on the pitch.
Modrić wants to keep playing for Real Madrid, again and again. 🤍🇭🇷 pic.twitter.com/yedvpKxNfS
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 14, 2025
Despite this business venture, Modrić has no plans to hang up his boots just yet. The Croatian maestro will continue to play for Real Madrid, reaffirming his commitment to the Spanish giants in a statement last month.
This move marks a strategic step into football club ownership for the former Tottenham midfielder, signaling his long-term intent to remain connected to the sport beyond his playing days.
Swansea’s majority stakeholder, Andy Coleman, who took over the club in May 2023, has emphasized his vision of a “new era” for the Welsh side, and Modrić’s involvement could be a significant boost in both stature and ambition.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Luka Modrić, set to become new Minority Owner at Swansea.
Modrić will become one of the owners of the Championship club, deal agreed 🦢
❗️ This does 𝐧𝐨𝐭 affect his pro career, as he wants to continue playing for Real Madrid again, as reported last month. pic.twitter.com/Us0sb9k204
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 14, 2025