Throughout the day, reports circulated that Luka Modric would become one of the owners of the well-known English club Swansea City.
This has now been officially confirmed by the club itself through an announcement on social media.
“Swansea City is pleased to announce that Ballon d’Or winner Luka Modric has joined the club as an investor and co-owner.”
“Luka is the most decorated player in Real Madrid’s history, having won six Champions League titles, six Club World Cups, five UEFA Super Cups, four La Liga titles, two Spanish Cups, and five Spanish Super Cups.”
“He has also won FIFA’s ‘The Best’ award, the Ballon d’Or, and played in the 2018 World Cup final.”
“Luka’s investment in the club is an endorsement of our ambition and vision. He will play a key role in helping the club attract global attention and progress both on and off the pitch,” said Swansea’s announcement.
Meanwhile, Modric stated that the reason behind his decision was to support the growth of Swansea in a positive way.
“This is an exciting opportunity. Swansea has a strong identity, an incredible fan base, and the ambition to compete at the highest level.”
“Having played at the top level, I believe I can bring my experience to the club. My goal is to support the club’s growth in a positive way and help build an exciting future,” said Modric.