Luka Modric says he’s ready to pour his legendary experience into Swansea City’s future, after being unveiled as the club’s newest investor and co-owner.
The Real Madrid icon, who has lifted six Champions League trophies and won the Ballon d'Or in 2018, has taken his first step into football ownership by buying a minority stake in the Championship side — a move he describes as a new chapter he’s eager to embrace.
“This is an exciting opportunity. Swansea has a strong identity, an incredible fanbase and the ambition to compete at the highest level,” Modric said after one of the most surprising announcements the club have made in years on Monday evening.
“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.”
While still focused on Real Madrid’s immediate Champions League test against Arsenal, Modric’s long-term footballing legacy is clearly in motion — not just as a player, but now also as an owner.
The Croatian captain is expected to continue playing beyond this season, with aspirations of featuring at the 2026 World Cup, but his venture into club ownership signals broader ambitions.
Swansea are currently enjoying a period of steady revival, climbing to 12th in the table under interim head coach Alan Sheehan, who has taken 17 points from nine games since replacing Luke Williams.
Modric’s arrival adds further momentum to a club already in transformation, with recent backroom shifts including the appointments of chief executive Tom Gorringe and sporting director Richard Montague.
The Swans confirmed the news in a statement.
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It read: “Swansea City is delighted to announce that Ballon d’Or winner Luka Modrić has joined the club as an investor and co-owner.
“Luka’s investment in the club is an endorsement of the club’s ambition and vision. He will play a key role in helping the club garner global attention and progress both on and off the pitch.”
Though the exact size of his investment wasn’t disclosed, the club’s leadership view Modric’s involvement as both a financial and cultural boost — one that aligns with their long-term goals.
Chief executive Tom Gorringe spoke of his enthusiasm for Modric’s arrival and said: “I am excited that Luka has come on board as an investor and co-owner.
“There is no better role model in the game for our players, from the academy right through to the first team.”
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He added: “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.”
Gorringe also highlighted Modric’s engagement behind the scenes:
“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. I am really looking forward to working with him more closely to drive us forward.”
The current ownership group — led by Americans Andy Coleman, Brett Cravatt, Nigel Morris and Jason Cohen — welcomed Modric warmly, claiming an alignment in their visions for the club.
“We are delighted that Luka has joined our ownership group. From our first discussions, it was clear that there was alignment on our visions and that Luka would be a real asset to our group.”
They added: “We'd like to thank Luka and his team for their support through this process, and we look forward to welcoming him to the Swansea.com Stadium to meet you all as soon as possible.”
While Swansea continue to rebuild on the pitch under Sheehan — a candidate most fans now expect to be offered the job permanently — financial stability remains a key target.
The club recently posted a pre-tax loss of £15.2 million for the financial year ending June 2024.
But Modric’s entrance has sparked excitement and optimism at a club that has been short on both in recent years.
