Tom Brady relinquishes minority stake in Championship leaders Birmingham City

Tom Brady has relinquished his minority stake in Birmingham City, the club confirmed, ending a three-year association with the Championship’s current leaders.

The seven-time Super Bowl winner acquired his share in the club as part of the 2023 takeover led by Knighthead group chairman Tom Wagner, a friend and business partner of Brady’s. The departure arrives at a high point for the club: Birmingham moved to the top of the Championship just two days ago following a 2-1 win over Swansea City at St Andrew’s.

Birmingham City released a statement expressing gratitude for Brady’s contribution. “It was truly amazing to have someone with Tom’s experience and passion associated with the club,” the club said, “and the club looks forward to continuing to build on that foundation from the training ground to the Birmingham community.”

When Brady joined in 2023, the club outlined plans for him to work alongside the sports science department, advising on health, nutrition, wellness, and recovery. At the time, Brady described Birmingham as “an iconic club with so much history and passion” and spoke of applying the lessons from his playing career to drive success at St Andrew’s.

Brady, who claimed Super Bowl titles with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, retains a stake in the Las Vegas Raiders and currently works as a colour commentator for Fox Sports.

His exit does not appear to signal any cooling of ambition at the club. Wagner has publicly stated his desire to reach the Premier League, and plans are in place for a new 62,000-capacity stadium in Birmingham. Last summer, Brady himself urged the club to match the spending of Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney to keep pace with their Championship rivals.

Birmingham currently sit top of the second tier with 29 points from 15 games.