Rapper Stormi and Crystal Palace striker Wilfried Zaha are buying a football club

The rapper and footballer is part of a consortium that has reached an agreement to take over the assets of the ninth division team in South London.

AndBritish rapper windy Crystal Palace striker, Wilfried Zahawill be a co-owner of AFC Croydon, a club that does not compete in the Premier League.

Both are part of a consortium that has reached an agreement to take over the assets of the south London team, which plays for Combined Counties Football Premier League Southern Sectionthe ninth category of English football.

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds And Rob McElhinney They are the proud owners of Wrexham AFC, and the club have increased revenue from merchandising, press rights and sponsorship since closing the deal in 2021.

LeBron James He is reputed to have owned a minority stake in Liverpool for over a decade, while being the principal representative in Liverpool BelievesAnd Michael B JordanHe became part-owner of Bournemouth last December.

Superstars who buy modest football clubs are able to boost their international brand image with a relatively modest financial investment.

This emerging trend may gain momentum as more and more influencers seek to associate themselves with the public maelstrom of owning a football club.