Real Madrid's Luka Modric is poised to acquire a minority stake in Swansea City, led by chairman Andy Coleman and a group of investors. The group, which gained majority control in December 2023, has seen a resurgence in the club's performance under interim manager Alan Sheehan, lifting them to 12th place in the Championship standings.
Modric, eyeing a future beyond playing, aims to lead the Croatian national team at the 2026 World Cup before retirement. Despite extending his contract with Real Madrid and maintaining a pivotal role in the team, the specifics of his investment in Swansea remain undisclosed. The move aligns with a trend of footballers like Kylian Mbappe, David Beckham, and Didier Drogba venturing into club ownership, diversifying their involvement in the sport.