Luka Modric Becomes Investor and Co-Owner of Championship Club Swansea Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric has joined Swansea City as both an investor and co-owner, the Championship club confirmed on Monday. The 39-year-old Croatian, widely regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation, brings a wealth of experience to Swansea. Over the past 13 seasons with Real Madrid, Modric has won numerous accolades, including six UEFA Champions League titles. He also enjoyed a successful stint at Tottenham Hotspur before making the move to Madrid. Swansea, who currently play in the second tier of English football, did not disclose the exact amount of investment from Modric, but the player expressed his enthusiasm about contributing to the club's development. He shared his excitement in a statement on the club’s website, saying, "This is an exciting opportunity. Swansea has a strong identity, an incredible fanbase, and the ambition to compete at the highest level. I believe I can provide my experience to the club, having played at the top of the game for many years." Modric's goal is to play an active role in supporting the growth of the club, helping to create a promising future for Swansea. "My aim is to support the club's growth in a positive way and help build an exciting future for all involved," he added. While Modric’s focus is still on his current commitments with Real Madrid—particularly the upcoming Champions League quarter-final second leg against Arsenal, where they face a 3-0 deficit—he is already looking forward to his new venture with Swansea. His contract with the Spanish giants is set to expire at the end of this season. The Croatian’s decision to invest in a football club follows in the footsteps of his fellow players. Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappé and Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior have also taken on similar roles, with Mbappé investing in Ligue 2 side Caen and Vinicius Junior becoming a co-owner of Portuguese club FC Alverca. Swansea's chief executive, Tom Gorringe, expressed his excitement about Modric’s involvement, praising the veteran as an ideal role model for the club’s players. "I am excited that Luka has come on board as an investor and co-owner," Gorringe said. "There is no better role model in the game for our players, from the academy right through to the first team." Swansea City currently sits 12th in the Championship, and the club will be hoping Modric’s involvement can help propel them back toward the Premier League in the future.