Pop Star Ed Sheeran Acquires Minority Stake in Ipswich Town Football Club
English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has made a significant investment in Ipswich Town, a Premier League football club, by acquiring a 1.4% minority stake. The 33-year-old music star, a lifelong fan of the team, has been a shirt sponsor of both Ipswich men’s and women’s teams since 2021.
Although Sheeran’s shareholding is a passive and minority investment, he will not join the board at Portman Road, the club’s home stadium. In a statement, Ipswich Town confirmed that Sheeran’s investment is a natural progression in their relationship, which has been marked by remarkable support from the singer-songwriter and his team over the past three years.
Sheeran expressed his excitement about the investment, saying, “It’s any football fan’s dream to be an owner of the club they support, and I feel so grateful for this opportunity.” The 2024/25 season marks a significant milestone for Ipswich Town, as they return to the top flight of English football for the first time in 22 years.
The club’s chairman, Mark Ashton, praised Sheeran’s investment, stating, “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.”
Ipswich Town is set to begin their new campaign at home to Liverpool on Saturday. This move is likely to generate significant interest and excitement among fans, as Sheeran’s involvement could bring new energy and enthusiasm to the club.
