Tom Brady, the legendary NFL player and seven-time Super Bowl champion had some exciting news for Birmingham City FC fans when he revealed that he had become a minority owner at the English second-division side.
The 46-year-old has partnered with Knighthead Capital Management LLC, the owning company of Birmingham City, to take on the role of chairman of a new advisory board.
The American announced that he was thrilled with his new endeavour and couldn’t be more excited.
“HERE WE GO!” the former quarterback wrote in an Instagram post. He added, “Couldn’t be more excited to be part of the Blues family. This is a city and club on the rise and I can’t wait to experience the St Andrew’s atmosphere for myself.”
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Brady is the most latest famous American to become involved in English football. In 2020, Wrexham was bought by Hollywood celebrities Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who later celebrated the team’s return to the English Football League in April.
Jordan Spieth, a three-time major champion in golf, is involved at Leeds after buying shares in 49ers Enterprises, the investment arm of NFL franchise the San Francisco 49ers.
Championship team Birmingham has won the League Cup twice, however, the last time they did so, in 2011, they were demoted from the Premier League and have not returned since.