Now that he’s actually, officially, retired from football, Tom Brady is getting in on the English soccer investment game.
On Thursday, the NFL legend was confirmed as minority owner of Championship side Birmingham City.
The seven-time Super Bowl champion has entered into a partnership with Birmingham’s owners, Knighthead Capital Management LLC, and has also been named chairman of the club’s advisory board.
“So here’s the deal, I’m officially coming on board at Birmingham City Football Club,” Brady said in a video posted on his Twitter account. “And maybe you’re asking, what do you know about English football, Tom? Well let’s just say I’ve got a lot to learn. But I do know a few things about winning, and I think they might translate pretty well.
“I know success starts with the work put in when the world isn’t watching. I know a team is nothing without the city that shows up and stands behind it.
“Most importantly, I know I like being the underdog. The road’s been long for Birmingham, but these fans have never stopped believing.”
Here we go! Proud to be part of the Blues family 💙💙💙 @BCFC pic.twitter.com/lSEbzzpcBk
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) August 3, 2023
Brady, 46, retired for a second and seemingly final time earlier this year after 23 seasons in the NFL. The three-time MVP and five-time Super Bowl MVP is widely considered one of the greatest (American) football players ever.
“Tom Brady joining the Birmingham City team is a statement of intent. We are setting the bar at world class,” said Birmingham’s chairman of the board, Tom Wagner. “Tom is both investing and committing his time and extensive expertise. As chair of the advisory board Tom will have a direct impact on the club. The men’s, women’s, and academy teams are going to benefit from the knowledge. The goal that Tom has committed to own is to make Birmingham City a respected leader in nutrition, health, wellness, and recovery across the world of football.”
Brady is the second NFL legend to recently get involved in English soccer, as JJ Watt and his wife Kealia Watt became investors in Burnley this May.
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