Pop singer Ed Sheeran has officially bought 1.4% of the shares of Ipswich Town, the team that just promoted to the Premier League after 22 years of absence.

Ed Sheeran – world famous pop star – has officially become part owner of Ipswich Town football club. This move not only marks an important turning point in Sheeran’s career but also opens a new chapter for his hometown football club.

Sheeran – who was born and raised in Suffolk, has been a loyal fan of Ipswich Town for a long time. His love for this team does not stop at cheering from the stands. From 2021, Sheeran began sponsoring shirts for both Ipswich’s men’s and women’s teams, with his “Mathematics” tour logo appearing on the team’s shirts.

Now, with the acquisition of a 1.4% stake in the club, Sheeran has taken his love affair to a new level. Although this investment is considered “passive” and does not come with voting rights or a position on the board, it will certainly bring many benefits to both Sheeran and Ipswich Town.

For Sheeran, this is the realization of a football fan’s dream. He shared: “I am really excited to have bought a small part of my hometown football club. Becoming the owner of the club they support is the dream of any fan. any football and I feel very grateful for this opportunity.”

Sheeran also emphasized that he has no intention of interfering in the club’s professional decisions: “I am not a shareholder with voting rights or a member of the board of directors, this is just me investing some money to the club I love and they reciprocate with that gesture, so please don’t give me suggestions on transfers or match tactics!”.

For Ipswich Town, Sheeran’s participation not only brings new financial resources but is also a media and marketing boost. Chairman and chief executive Mark Ashton could not contain his joy as he said: “This is an incredibly proud day for the club. The support that Ed and his team have given us over three years It’s truly amazing.”

The timing of this deal is also very noteworthy. Ipswich Town has just won promotion to the Premier League after 22 years of absence, under the skillful leadership of coach Kieran McKenna. The return of “The Tractor Boys” to England’s highest tournament, along with the participation of a global music star like Sheeran, promises to bring many interesting things next season.

Although the specific value of the deal has not been disclosed, based on the recent transaction by a US private equity firm buying a 44% stake in the club for around £105 million, it is possible Sheeran’s stake is estimated to be worth more than £2 million.

Sheeran’s involvement in Ipswich Town goes beyond buying shares. He actively supported the team throughout their promotion process, even holding a private concert and party to celebrate the team’s success. Most recently, Sheeran was also involved in designing the team’s third kit for the 2024/25 season.