Ed Sheeran takes on a minority stake in Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town announced the Suffolk Star has acquired a 1.4% stake
It's no secret that Suffolk star Ed Sheeran is a life long fan of Ipswich Town, having seen him at multiple games...
...designing the new t-shirts
And even joining the Blues for some Karaoke.
But it was just announced that his involvement in the club as gone that one step further by becoming a stakeholder with a 1.4% share in the club. This is a passive and minority investment only, meaning Ed Sheeran well no be joining the board of directors.
This agreement includes the long-term use of an executive box at Portman Road stadium. The singer has also been reported to have already personalised his box ahead of the 2024/25 season.
He said he is really excited to have bought a small percentage of his hometown football club,”
Ed Sheeran's statement
“It’s any football fan’s dream to be an owner of the club they support, and I feel so grateful for this opportunity.
“I have lived in Suffolk since I was three years old and, while I travel the world and sometimes feel like an outsider in big cities, Suffolk and Ipswich have always made me feel part of the community and protected.
“It’s such a joy to be a fan of Ipswich Town. There are ups and downs but football is all about taking the highs and the lows. I’m not a voting shareholder or a board member, this is just me putting some money into the club I love and them returning the gesture, so please don’t get onto me with signing suggestions or tactics to play!
“I’m excited for the Premier League to start this weekend. Let’s go!”
The Chairman of the Club, Mark Ashton also released a statement saying this is an "incredibly proud" day for the Football Club.
“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.
“For one of the biggest artists in the world to give us so much of his time and give the Club such incredible exposure around the world, while asking for very little in return, highlights just what makes this relationship such a special one.
“It’s been a pleasure to get to know Ed and his team over the last three years and we look forward to building our relationship further now as the Club enters the Premier League.”