lifelong Ipswich Town Fan Ed Sheeran has bought a small stake in the club ahead of his return. Premier League,
Ipswich said on Thursday that the British musician had acquired a 1.4% ownership stake but would be a passive investor and not part of the club’s board of directors. The club did not disclose the value of the deal.
Sheeran is the club’s best-known supporter and has been Ipswich’s shirt sponsor since 2021. The club said his new status as a minority owner would give him access to an executive box at the Portman Road stadium.
“I am very excited to have bought a small share of my hometown football club,” Sheeran said in a club statement. “It is every football fan’s dream to own the club they support, and I am very grateful for this opportunity.”
Ipswich are back in the Premier League for the first time since 2002 and will begin their season at home liverpool On Saturday.
