"A dream"
Ed Sheeran buys shares in his hometown club
From fan to investor: pop star Ed Sheeran has acquired a minority stake in his favorite club Ipswich Town, the English Premier League club announced on Thursday.
Sheeran only took over 1.4 percent of the shares, however, and as a passive investor he will not be part of the board of the promoted club. "I'm delighted to have acquired a small percentage of my hometown club," said the singer-songwriter in a statement: "It's every soccer fan's dream to own the club you support. I am very grateful."
The 33-year-old has been an Ipswich fan since childhood and has been a shirt sponsor of the men's and women's teams since 2021. The acquisition of shares in the club is now the next "natural step" in a "remarkable" support, said Ipswich board member Mark Ashton.
Kick-off against Liverpool
Ipswich, still a third division club in 2023, were promoted for the second time in a row this summer and are now back in the Premier League for the first time in 22 years. The season begins for the team from Portman Road with a home game against Liverpool FC on Saturday.
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