Tom Brady, the NFL star who retired earlier this year after winning his seventh Super Bowl, has become the co-owner of Birmingham City, a soccer club in England. Brady announced his involvement with the club on Thursday, saying he was excited to join the team and help them succeed.
Birmingham City is a historic club that was founded in 1875 and plays in the second tier of English soccer, known as the Championship. The club has won four major trophies in its history but has not played in the Premier League’s top division since 2011. The club is based in Birmingham, the second-largest city in England, and has a loyal fan base that supports the team through thick and thin.
Brady partnered with Knighthead Capital Management, a U.S. investment firm that acquired a 45% stake in the club in July. Brady will become a minority owner and the chairman of a new advisory board that will work with the club’s leadership on various aspects, such as health, nutrition, wellness, recovery, marketing, and partnerships.
Brady said he was drawn to Birmingham City because he liked being the underdog and wanted to learn more about soccer, the most popular sport in the world. He said he would apply his experience and expertise from his NFL career to help the club grow and improve. He also said he looked forward to visiting Birmingham and meeting the fans.
Brady is not the first American to invest in English soccer. In recent years, several celebrities and athletes have bought stakes in various clubs, such as actor Michael B. Jordan, who became a co-owner of Bournemouth, and former NFL player J.J. Watt, who joined Burnley as a minority investor.
Brady’s involvement with Birmingham City will boost the club’s profile and attract more attention from fans and media worldwide. The club hopes that Brady’s winning mentality and leadership skills will help them achieve their long-term goal of returning to the Premier League and competing with the best teams in England.
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