Ipswich (England), Aug 16 (AP) Lifelong Ipswich Town fan Ed Sheeran has bought a small stake in the club ahead of its return to the Premier League.

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.  Manchester United Coach Erik ten Hag Expresses Concerns Over Red Devils' Preparations Ahead of Premier League 2024-25 Season, Says ‘Team is Not Ready’.

Sheeran is the club's most famous supporter and has been Ipswich's shirt sponsor since 2021. The club said that his new status as a minority owner will also grant him access to an executive box at Portman Road stadium. “I am really excited to have bought a small percentage of my hometown football club,” Sheeran said in a club statement. Premier League 2024-25: All Set For New Season as Manchester City Look To Make it ‘Five In A Row’.

“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. (AP)

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