Luka Modric becomes co-owner of Swansea City; know the reason behind the surprise move

Real Madrid star Luka Modric surprised fans by becoming a minority owner of Swansea City FC. Know why Modric invested in the EFL club and his future role in the club. Note, Modric is still an active player for Real Madrid.

In a move that surprised football fans around the world,
Real Madrid legend Luka Modric has become a part-owner of English Football League (EFL) club Swansea City. The 39-year-old Croatian star, who is still playing for Real Madrid, has not left the Santiago Bernabeu, but he has stepped into a management role in the Welsh club.

Ballon d’Or winner Modric now owns a minority stake in Swansea, and many people are still wondering why a player with such a huge profile would invest in a second-division club in the UK. But reports suggest that this deal was in the works for quite some time. It’s not clear how much money Modric put into Swansea.

Swansea’s new American owners, who took charge last November, were reportedly looking for someone with a big football name to help bring global attention to the club. They wanted someone who had real football experience and could help the club grow its profile.

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