Tom Brady: NFL legend becomes minority owner of Birmingham City
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Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has become a minority owner of Championship side Birmingham City.
The NFL legend, who retired from the sport in February, has “entered a partnership” with Blues’ new owners Knighthead Capital Management LLC.
The 46-year-old will become chairman of a new advisory board at St Andrew’s.
“Tom Brady joining the Birmingham City team is a statement of intent. We are setting the bar at world class,” Knighthead co-founder Tom Wagner said.
“Tom is both investing [as well as] committing his time and extensive expertise.
“As chair of the advisory board Tom will have a direct impact on the club. The men’s, women’s, and academy teams are going to benefit from [his] knowledge.
“The goal that Tom has committed to is to make Birmingham City a respected leader in nutrition, health, wellness, and recovery across the world of football.”
The club said Brady would also work closely with the board and the management team on global marketing efforts and the identification of new commercial partnership opportunities.
A number of American stars have made minority investments in English football clubs in recent months.
Former NFL defensive end JJ Watt became a shareholder at Burnley in May, while actor and producer Michael B Jordan invested in Bournemouth at the end of last year.
American golfers Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas, and NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook are also minority stakeholders in Leeds United.
Fellow NBA star LeBron James also become a minor partner in Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the owners of Liverpool, in 2021.
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