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Ipswich fan Ed Sheeran buys minority share in club ahead of Premier League return

'It's any football fan's dream to be an owner of the club they support'

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IPSWICH, England — Lifelong Ipswich fan Ed Sheeran has bought a small stake in the club ahead of its return to the Premier League.

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Ipswich said Thursday that the British musician has acquired a 1.4% ownership stake, but will be a passive investor and not part of the club’s board of directors. The club did not disclose the value of the deal.

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Sheeran is the club’s most famous supporter and has been Ipswich’s shirt sponsor since 2021. His new status as a minority owner will also grant him access to an executive box at Portman Road stadium, the club said.

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“I am really excited to have bought a small percentage of my hometown football club,” Sheeran said in a club 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. ”

Ipswich is back in the Premier League for the first time since 2002 and opens its season at home against Liverpool on Saturday.

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