Michael B. Jordan Becomes Part Owner Of English Soccer Team AFC Bournemouth
deadline.comActor, producer, and director Michael B. Jordan is now part owner of the English soccer team AFC Bournemouth. A statement from the Premier League club Tuesday morning announced that a deal had closed, finalizing its sale to a partnership led by American businessman Bill Foley and a minority ownership group led by Jordan.
Foley is best known as the owner of the NHL franchise Vegas Golden Knights, the first major league professional team in Las Vegas.
However, this is Jordan’s first foray into professional sports ownership. AFC Bournemouth has said Foley will assume the role of club Chairman with immediate effect, and he will work closely with Jordan and his business partner Nullah Sarker in areas including “global marketing and internationalization of the club.” Foley’s takeover is the latest American investment into the Premier League after a group led by Todd Boehly, owner of the LA Dodgers, took over the London-based side Chelsea in May.
Jordan is also the latest high-profile Hollywood star to turn their business interests toward English soccer. In February 2021, Ryan Reynolds and It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia actor Rob McElhenney completed their takeover of Welsh soccer club Wrexham.
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