The football team said that the singer, who has sponsored the team’s shirts since 2021, has joined as a “passive” investor and would not be joining the board.
Sheeran will, however, receive benefits from the agreement, including the use of his own executive box at the team’s Portman Road stadium for an extended period of time.
It occurs right before the Tractor Boys make their 22-year journey back to the Premier League this weekend.
The celebrity also revealed the news on social media, sharing a video of himself celebrating by operating a tractor across a field.
A US-based private equity group purchased a 44% share earlier this year.
Sheeran, who was “really excited” about the move and who has always supported the Suffolk club, said he was raised in the neighboring town of Framlingham.
“Being an owner of the team you support is every football fan’s dream, and I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity,” he continued.
Being an Ipswich Town supporter brings me so much joy. Football is all about embracing the highs and lows, even when there are ups and downs.
I’m not a board member or voting shareholder; this is just my way of giving back to the club I love. So, please don’t bother contacting me with sign-on ideas or strategies.
