Tom Brady becomes part-owner of Birmingham City

The seven-time Super Bowl champion is now a minority owner at Birmingham

The NFL legend, who retired from the sport in February, has recently "entered a partnership" with the club's new owners: Knighthead Capital Management LLC.

As part of his new role, Brady will become the chairman of a new advisory board at St Andrew's.

A statement from new Birmingham majority owner and Knighthead co-founder Tom Wagner said: "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. 

"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 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."

They added that Brady would also be working closely alongside the board and management to improve the club's global status and find more international commercial partnership opportunities.

"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. 

"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."

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