The singer-songwriter has also been shirt sponsor for the men’s and women’s teams since 2021.
Ed Sheeran, the renowned singer-songwriter, has obtained a minority ownership interest in Ipswich Town Football Club. A devoted supporter of the Tractor Boys throughout his life, Sheeran has served as the shirt sponsor for both the men's and women's teams since 2021. The 33-year-old's overall stake in the Premier League club, which he acquired via Gamechanger 20 Ltd, amounts to 1.4 percent.
📰 Ipswich Town is proud to announce that Ed Sheeran has acquired a minority stake in the Football Club.
Ed, a lifelong fan who has been the front of shirt sponsor for the Men's and Women's teams since 2021, has acquired his shares through Gamechanger 20 Ltd.
— IPSWICH TOWN (@IpswichTown) August 15, 2024
Under the terms of the agreement, Sheeran will enjoy long-term access to an executive box at Portman Road, which he has customized in preparation for the 2024-25 season. He will not hold a voting share or serve on the board of directors. "I am truly thrilled to have acquired a small stake in my hometown football club," Sheeran, who hails from Yorkshire, expressed on Ipswich's official website. "For any football enthusiast, owning a piece of the club they support is a dream come true, and I am immensely thankful for this chance. Having resided in Suffolk since the age of three, I often find myself feeling like an outsider in larger cities while traveling the globe, but Suffolk and Ipswich have consistently made me feel embraced by the community and secure."
A 22-year wait is over The Tractor Boys are back 🚜 #TheKickOff @edsheeran @IpswichTown pic.twitter.com/mvbcOH3RDT
— Premier League (@premierleague) August 15, 2024
I am merely investing some funds into the club I cherish, and they are reciprocating the gesture. Therefore, I kindly request that you refrain from offering suggestions regarding signings or playing tactics. Ipswich has returned to the top tier of English football for the first time since 2002, following their promotion from the Championship, and they will commence the new season on Saturday with a home match against Liverpool. Club chairman Mark Ashton remarked, "The fact that one of the world's most prominent artists dedicates so much of his time to us and provides the club with remarkable global exposure, while expecting very little in return, underscores the uniqueness of this partnership." "It has been a pleasure to become acquainted with Ed and his team over the past three years, and we eagerly anticipate further developing our relationship as the club embarks on its journey in the Premier League."