Snoop Dogg Officially Becomes Co-owner Of Swansea
The 53-year-old, who hinted at investing in the club by helping promote the club's shirt launch earlier this week, has joined Croatian midfielder Luka Modric in linking up with the Swans.
'My love of football is well known, but it feels special to me that I make my move into club ownership with Swansea City,' Snoop Dogg said.
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