Why Luka Modric has got involved in Swansea City - There are 3 obvious reasons | OneFootball

It was announced back in April that Real Madrid and Croatia legend Luka Modric had become an investor and co-owner in Swansea City.

Swansea City are gearing up for an exciting new season under the guidance of Alan Sheehan.

The 38-year-old stepped up as caretaker after Luke Williams’ departure, and the rapid improvement in the team meant he landed the job on a permanent basis.

When you add in the arrival of Cameron Burgess and Zeidan Inoussa among other early deals, there are reasons for optimism for all connected to the Welsh club.

Luka Modrić invests in Swansea City

And, the excitement doesn’t end there, as it was confirmed in April that Luka Modrić is an investor and co-owner of the Swans.

The 39-year-old, who has won the Ballon D’Or, is one of the most recognisable names in world football after his outstanding performances for Real Madrid and Croatia over the past decade.

Attracting someone with that global appeal and name was always going to generate headlines for Swansea, and that has proven to be the case.

Whilst Modric is yet to fully explain why he was tempted to be part of the project at Swansea, we look at THREE reasons that are sure to have been a factor…

It’s a chance to stay in football when he retires

Modric has left Real Madrid this summer, with a move to AC Milan believed to be on the cards, so the midfielder clearly still feels he has a lot to offer on the pitch.

But, given his age, it’s natural that Modric is thinking about what the future holds, and it’s natural that he is looking to stay in the game in some capacity.

We don’t know the specific details on his investment, but this allows him to get his foot in the door in terms of remaining in football, and it obviously allows him to experience a new role and get an understanding of a different aspect of a club.

Plus, he gets to enjoy that side of things without the pressure and demands that falls on the direct owner, yet he will no doubt be leaned on for advice when it comes to making decisions.

Swansea’s historical style of play suits his footballing principles

Modric has been integral to any team he plays for with how he controls the tempo, and the sides he plays for are generally great to watch.

He has already referenced the ‘strong identity’ that appealed to him, with Swansea’s successful modern era having been built on a possession based approach - and the challenge for the club is to get back to that.

That is the sort of football that Modric will appreciate, and he will only have got involved with a club that represents his football philosophy with how they play.

Swansea City are a club with the scope and potential to rise

Finally, Modric is a winner. This is a player who has won every trophy possible with Real Madrid, which includes the Champions League on six occasions.

So, he will want to be associated with success, and he will view Swansea as a club on the rise.

As mentioned, they have already made some big moves in the market, and there is now an ambition at the club to get back to where they were 10-15 years ago.

Modric will have signed up to Swansea believing they can make significant strides forward.