Real Madrid superstar Luka Modric buys five-bedroom mansion worth over £1m in Swansea after taking minority stake in Welsh club.

Luka Modric, a Real Madrid legend, has bought a lavish mansion worth more than £1 million in Swansea after acquiring a minority stake in the Welsh club.

What happened?

Modric played his final game for Real Madrid on Saturday, when the club defeated Real Sociedad 2-0. The Croatian midfielder leaves Los Blancos as the most decorated player in club history, having won six Champions Leagues, six Club World Cups, five European Super Cups, four La Liga titles, two Spanish Cups, and five Spanish Super Cups.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

While Modric will leave Madrid at the end of his contract, the 39-year-old has yet to announce his retirement from professional football. Last month, the Croatian star purchased a minority stake in Championship club Swansea City, and now The Sun reports that he has purchased a lavish five-bedroom mansion worth £1 million in the Gower village of Three Crosses.

 

WHAT’S BEEN SAID

Modric was recently spotted looking around the property, and his unexpected appearance became the talk of the neighbourhood. A resident in the area told The Sun, “We don’t see many Galacticos in Swansea, so it was a bit of a surprise to see him on our doorstep. But it’s a great house near the beach, and I’m sure he’ll enjoy exploring the Gower and the local restaurants. I doubt we have as many fancy nightclubs as Madrid, but there are plenty of good pubs where he will be made very welcome.”

What is next for Luka Modric?

While Modric has yet to decide on his next move, former Madrid striker Fernando Morientes has advised him to join Swansea as a member of the playing staff and help them regain promotion to the Premier League after being relegated back in 2018.

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