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Ed Sheeran has bought a 1.4% stake in Ipswich Town, it has been revealed.
The singer – who has sponsored the team’s shirts since 2021 – has signed on as a “passive” investor and will not become a board member, the football club confirmed.
However, as part of the deal, Sheeran will receive perks such as the long-term use of his own personalised executive box at the team’s Portman Road stadium.
It comes just before the Tractor Boys’ return to the Premier League this weekend after a 22-year absence.
The star also made his own announcement about the deal – by posting a video on Instagram of himself driving a tractor through a field to celebrate.
Earlier this year a US-based private equity firm bought a 44% stake in the club for a reported £105m – which could suggest the singer’s stake may be worth more than £2m.
Sheeran, who grew up in nearby Framlingham and has been a lifelong supporter of the Suffolk club, said he was “really excited” by the move.
He added: “It’s any football fan’s dream to be an owner of the club they support, and I feel so grateful for this opportunity.
“It’s such a joy to be a fan of Ipswich Town. There are ups and downs but
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