Will Ferrell bought a minority stake in EFL Championship club Leeds United becoming a member of the club’s group of normal partners, according to The Sunlight.
Ferrell is the most current identify of American famous people to spend in an English club subsequent Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s results with Wrexham.
Leeds United was relegated from the Premier League at the close of previous time. The club approximately reached automatic advertising back again this yr, but fell limited to Leicester Town and Ipswich City. Leeds will compete in a playoff for the 3rd and remaining advertising spot.
Ferrell is notably a aspect-owner of Major League Soccer workforce Los Angeles FC. The club produced its MLS debut in 2018 as an expansion side. LAFC gained its 1st and only MLS Cup in 2022 when names like Gareth Bale, Giorgio Chiellini and Carlos Vela played for the side.
Leeds United has not officially verified Ferrell’s financial investment, while The Athletic broke down Ferrell’s function. “The sign from Elland Street is that Will Ferrell falls firmly into the constrained spouse group. Heâs yet another famed facial area in the mix but he wonât be contacting any shots in the boardroom,” The Athletic’s Phil Hay and Ben Burrows claimed.
Ferrell joins noteworthy names like Michael Phelps, Jordan Speith, Larry Nance Jr, Russel Crowe and far more as component of the ownership collective.
Leeds United performs Norwich Town in the EFL engage in-off throughout two legs. If Leeds innovations, the club will encounter the winner of Southampton and West Bromwich Albion. Bouncing suitable again up to the Leading League will be a significant accomplishment for supervisor Daniel Farke.
Leeds was promoted back in 2020-21 season and concluded in the prime 50 percent of the table. The 2021-22 year observed Leeds keep up but just 3 points, but the club was subsequently relegated the next year.
