According to Fabrizio Romano, an agreement has been reached for Real Madrid captain Luka Modric to become a minority partner in Swansea City, bringing him into the ownership group.
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Although this move won’t affect his playing career, the Croatian international, who is considered to be among the best midfielders of his generation, will play a supporting role in South Wales.
It is evident from Romano’s update that Modric, whose Real Madrid contract expires at the end of the current campaign, is still determined to play for the Spanish capital club.
A increasing trend among elite football players who are extending their influence off the field is reflected in Modric choice to invest in Swansea.
Modric’s Real Madrid colleague Kylian Mbappe owns the majority of SM Caen in France’s Ligue 2, and Vinicius Jr. purchased stock in FC Alverca, a team in the Portuguese second tier.
Modric’s decision to invest in Swansea is indicative of a growing trend among top football players who are expanding their influence off the field, reports Madrid Universal.
Vinicius Jr. acquired ownership in FC Alverca, a team in the Portuguese second division, while Kylian Mbappe, Modric’s Real Madrid teammate, owns the majority of SM Caen in France’s Ligue 2.
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