Croatian football icon Luka Modrić has officially become a minority owner of Swansea City, joining the English Football League (EFL) club as a co-owner and investor.
Modrić’s stake in the Welsh side was approved by the club’s majority owners — a consortium led by Andy Coleman, Brett Cravatt, Jason Cohen, and Nigel Morris — who took full control of Swansea last November following their purchase from former owners Steve Kaplan and Jason Levien.
At 39, Modrić expressed enthusiasm for his new role, stating his intent to contribute his top-level experience to the club’s long-term development.
Modrić stated: “This is an exciting opportunity. Swansea has a strong identity, an incredible fanbase, and the ambition to compete at the highest level.
“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.”
With his Real Madrid contract expiring this summer and his 40th birthday approaching in September, the move could mark the beginning of Modrić’s transition into post-playing ventures. It’s his first direct investment in football, following a recent 50% stake acquisition in Croatia’s Zeppelin Craft Brewery.
Modrić is no stranger to Swansea either, having faced them during the 2011/12 Premier League season while playing for Tottenham Hotspur. Since then, he has gone on to achieve legendary status, winning six Champions League titles, four La Liga crowns, and two Copa del Rey trophies among numerous other accolades with Real Madrid.
Swansea City CEO Tom Gorridge believes Modrić’s arrival is a major boost for the club’s ambitions, both on and off the pitch.
He said: “There is no better role model in the game for our players, from the academy right through to the first team.
“His endorsement of our ambition and willingness to support us on our journey will be instrumental as we aim to continue to improve our results on and off the pitch.
“In our conversations, he has demonstrated his passion for the club, his knowledge of how we are performing, and a genuine passion to help us improve.”
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