NFL legend Tom Brady becomes minority owner of Birmingham City
The seven-time Super Bowl champion will chair a new advisory board at the club
American football legend Tom Brady has become a minority owner of Championship club Birmingham City.
The 46-year-old, who retired from the sport in February, has "entered a partnership" with Blues' new owners Knighthead Capital Management LLC.
The seven-time Super Bowl champion will chair a new advisory board, which will assist the team's sports science department and help identify new commercial partnerships.
He joins new chief executive Garry Cook and women's technical director Hope Powell at St Andrew's.
Chairman of the Board, Tom Wagner, said: “Tom Brady joining the Birmingham City team is a statement of intent. We are setting the bar at world class. Tom is both investing and committing his time and extensive expertise.
“A commitment to Blues fans was made on Monday 8 May 2023, to add experts from the world of sport and football to the team, putting in place the building blocks for future success. With Garry Cook as CEO, Hope Powell as Women’s Technical Director and now Tom Brady we are off to a fast start.
"Success does not come overnight. It takes time. But when you have great leaders in place everything becomes possible.”
Tom Brady said: “Birmingham City is an iconic club with so much history and passion and to be part of the Blues is a real honour for me.
"BCFC is built on teamwork and determination and I’m excited to work alongside the board, management and players to make our Second City club second to none.
"I’ve been part of some amazing teams in my day, and I’m looking forward to applying my perspective to create that same success here in Birmingham.”