Tom Brady has ended his partnership with Birmingham City, the club announced in a statement titled "Tom Brady departure". The NFL legend and seven-time Super Bowl winner had been linked to the St Andrew's club for three years.
Brady became a minority owner of Birmingham City in August 2023, entering into a partnership with the club's owners, Knighthead Capital Management LLC. Part of his role included a position on the club's advisory board. Upon his arrival, the club stated that he would invest and dedicate his time and extensive knowledge.
Birmingham City expressed sincere gratitude to Tom Brady for his engagement and unwavering support for the club over the past three years. The club noted that it had been truly incredible to have someone with Brady's experience and passion associated with the club. They added that they look forward to further building on that foundation, from the training centre to the Birmingham community.
Brady is a former quarterback, three-time NFL Most Valuable Player, who retired in February 2023 after 23 seasons in the league. He won six titles with the New England Patriots and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After ending his playing career, he acquired a stake in the Las Vegas Raiders and became part of the ownership group of WNBA team Las Vegas Aces. His commitments also include the role of lead NFL analyst for Fox Sports.
Brady departs while Birmingham City are at the top of the Championship, with the same number of points as their rivals but a better goal difference — 29 points after 15 matches. The club has been described as a team at the top of the table in the second tier of English football.
