1 week ago Beyond the Bernabéu: how Modric’s shock Swansea investment came to be

The Ballon d’Or winner has set his sights on helping the club grow, offering his expertise and pulling powerIt was the transfer nobody saw coming: Luka Modric to Swansea City, not joining as a player but a minority stakeholder. The most decorated player in Real Madrid’s history, a six-time Champions League winner and one of the greatest midfielders of his generation pitching up as a co-owner at a mid-table Championship club was certainly an unforeseen end-of-season development. A Ballon d’Or winner and Bernabéu star walking into the Swansea boardroom or exploring the Mumbles?The sight of Modric cradling a Swansea-branded football in the accompanying press release prompted a few double-takes and sent a jolt across the game. “Hi Swansea fans, I’m Luka Modric and I’m excited to be part of the journey,” came his message. The 39-year-old Croatia captain may be in the twilight of his career but Swansea hope those words mark just the start of his involvement. “My goal is to support the clu...

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1 week ago Beyond the Bernabéu: how and why Modric became an investor in Swansea

Ballon d’Or winner has set his sights on helping the club grow, offering his expertise and pulling powerIt was the transfer nobody saw coming: Luka Modric to Swansea City, not joining as a player, but a minority stakeholder. The most decorated player in Real Madrid’s history, a six-time Champions League winner and one of the greatest midfielders of his generation pitching up as a co-owner at a mid-table Championship club was certainly an unforeseen end-of-season development. A Ballon d’Or winner and Bernabéu star walking into the Swansea boardroom or exploring the Mumbles?The sight of Modric cradling a Swansea-branded football in the accompanying press release prompted a few double-takes and sent a jolt across the game. “Hi Swansea fans, I’m Luka Modric and I’m excited to be part of the journey,” came his message. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Luka Modric's incredible net worth, wife's football agent career, Swansea City ownership

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3 w. ago Luka Modric sends clear message as Swansea confirm Real Madrid legend has joined club

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3 w. ago Real Madrid’s Luka Modric buys minority stake in Swansea City

The Croatian is set to take a non-controlling stake in the Championship club

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3 w. ago Real Madrid’s Luka Modric set to buy minority stake in Swansea City

The Croatian is set to take a non-controlling stake in the Championship club

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3 w. ago Luka Modric set to become minority owner of Swansea as Real Madrid star makes surprise decision

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Luka Modric is looking to continue playing with Real Madrid but has secured a shock deal to become a minority owner in Swansea, who are currently sitting 12th in the Championship

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The 39-year-old has won it all in the game and has now set his sights on Swansea City

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