Ed Sheeran, a pop singer, has bought a minority ownership in Ipswich Town, the Premier League football club said on Thursday.
The 33-year-old English singer-songwriter, a lifelong admirer of the team, has purchased a 1.4 percent investment in the club and has been the jersey sponsor of both the Ipswich men’s and women’s teams since 2021.
However, according to an Ipswich statement, Sheeran would not join the Portman Road board because his shareholding is passive and minority.
“I am really excited to have bought a small percentage of my hometown football club,” said Sheeran.
“It’s any football fan’s dream to be an owner of the club they support, and I feel so grateful for this opportunity.”
The 2024/25 season sees Ipswich returning to the top flight of English football for the first time in 22 years.
Ipswich chairman Mark Ashton added: “The support Ed and his team have shown us over the last three years has been nothing short of remarkable and for him to make this investment in the club feels like the natural progression in our relationship. ”
Ipswich begin their new campaign at home to Liverpool on Saturday.