The NFL legend, Tom Brady has bought a minor stake in a professional football club Birmingham City, the club announced on its official Twitter account on Thursday.
The National Football League’s (NFL) superstar has "entered a partnership" with Birmingham city’s new owners Knighthead Capital Management LLC.
The former football star will assume responsibilities as a chairman of a new advisory board at St Andrew's.
The 46-year-old will become chairman of a new advisory board.
The seven-time Super Bowl winner retired from NFL in February 2023 and has been enjoying his vacation ever since.
Knighthead co-founder Tom Wagner said on Twitter: "Tom Brady joining the Birmingham City team is a statement of intent. We are setting the bar at world-class,".
"Tom is both investing [as well as] committing his time and extensive expertise,” the statement added.
"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 [his] knowledge,” the statement read adding that "the goal that Tom has committed to is to make Birmingham City a respected leader in nutrition, health, wellness, and recovery across the world of football."
Brady was also gassed up on his new role at the club and also stated that Birmingham City is a great club.
”Birmingham City is an iconic club with so much history and passion, and to be part of the Blues is a real honour for me," Brady said.
"BCFC is built on teamwork and determination and I'm excited to work alongside the board, management, and players to make our Second City club second to none,” the seven-time Super Bowel winner stated.
"I've been part of some amazing teams in my day, and I'm looking forward to applying my perspective to create that same success here in Birmingham."
He is a five-time Super Bowl MVP and is considered one of the greatest players of the sport where he has achieved heights that only very few have managed to do so.