The world's best football players are increasingly opting to invest in the game, although still active as players. Croatia and Real Madrid -Superster Luka Modric has become the newest player at the Santiago Bernabeu to invest in a club.
The 39-year-old this season not only became the oldest Real Madrid player in the history of the club, but also the oldest score in the history of the club. Allegedly set up to make the World Cup 2026 with the Croatian National Team, Modric has no plans to retire.
Or do Real Madrid indeed leave, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Italian transfer journalist has revealed that Modric has become a minority owner in the Welsh Club Swansea City. It is not yet clear how much of the club he has bought, but Modric will now be able to offer its support and insight into the Liberty Stadium.
However, the experienced midfielder did not make the move as a precursor of retirement and plans to continue to play and continue to play in Real Madrid, according to Romano. Modric will be the newest Real Madrid star with an interest in another club, although in the case of Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior they are the majority shareholders.
In February, Vinicius bought a majority stake in the Portuguese side FC Alverca, who are currently third in the Second Division, and to pursue promotion to the Primeira Liga. In the meantime, Mbappe SM Caen had in a similar position when he took over, but things took a turn and after several stools are firmly on the way to relegation to the third layer in France.
This season Modric remained a rolling player for Carlo Ancelotti after losing his place last season, made 48 performances, scored four times and gave seven assists. More recently, there have been reports that Real Madrid is considering his deal has been canceled this summer.
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