Real Madrid Star Luka Modric Explores New Career Path Ahead of Crucial UCL Game Against Arsenal

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has laid the foundation stone of a new career development. The 39-year-old Croatian has bought a stake in the Welsh club Swansea City. Modric's contract with Los Blancos is scheduled to expire following the culmination of the prevalent 2024/25 season. While there is still suspense on whether Modric will leave the club in the summer or sign a new deal, this new development suggests that the Balon d'Or winner has started contemplating life after football.

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Luka Modric Buys a Stake in Swansea City

Luka Modric has joined American investors Andy Coleman, Brett Cravatt, Nigel Morris and Jason Cohen in the ownership structure, according to Welsh media reports. 

While no revelation has been made on how much amount the 6-time Champions League winner invested, Swansea has made it known that Modric would "play a key role in helping the club garner global attention and progress both on and off the pitch."

"Playing at the highest level, I believe I can provide my experience to the club," he said. "My goal is to support the club's growth in a positive way and to help to build an exciting future."

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Real Madrid Need Luka Modric's Magic

As the season is still hanging in balance, Luka Modric is expected to play a key role for Real Madrid. So far the Merengues are alive in all the competitions but at a precarious spot in each one of them. Madrid's Champions League contention is on the line. Carlo Ancelotti's side lost 3-0 against Arsenal in leg-1, and are now once again require a dramatic comeback at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. Aside from UCL, Real Madrid will take on arch-rivals FC Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final on April 26. They are afloat in La Liga as well, however, they are trailing Barcelona by four points. It could either end up being a memorable or a disastrous season. Nevertheless, Luka Modric will play a pivotal role in case the former situation prevails.