Birmingham City announced that NFL legend Tom Brady has stepped down as a minority owner of the club, a move that has surprised fans and analysts alike.
Brady, who is best known for his 20-year career with the New England Patriots, had joined Birmingham’s ownership group earlier this year, bringing a high‑profile name to the English Championship side.
The club, nicknamed the Bluenoses, is currently sitting at the top of the Championship table, the second tier of English football, as it prepares for the final stretch of the season.
Details of Brady’s departure were released in a brief statement from the club, which said the decision was mutual and that he would continue to support the club in a non‑financial capacity.
While the announcement has left many wondering about the future of the club’s ownership structure, Birmingham’s management has pledged to maintain its focus on on‑field success and to keep the club’s ambitions for promotion at the forefront.
<small>Source: Sky Sports — read the original story there.</small>
