Music star Ed Sheeran has been announced as the men's and women's shirt sponsor of Ipswich Town for a one year deal, the club confirmed on Thursday.
Living in Suffolk, Sheeran has been a supporter of the Blues long before he became an international sell-out musician, and has shown support for his hometown in a number of ways.
The shirts that he will be sponsoring for both the men's and women's teams will be emblazoned with his new tour logo, for the upcoming season.
The musician stated that the reason for his sponsorship of the club shirts is to give back to the community.
“The Football Club is a big part of the local community and this is my way of showing my support,” Sheeran said in a statement released by the club.
“I have always enjoyed my trips to Portman Road and I’m looking forward to going back there as soon as supporters are allowed into stadiums again.
“With the new owners from the US coming in, there are sure to be exciting times ahead for Ipswich fans, including myself. Hopefully we can stop being sloightly on the huh!”
While it is uncertain exactly what the logo to be added to Town's shirts means, Sheeran suggested that it will soon become clear. “All will be revealed in time," Sheeran said.
🤝 Our men's and women's first-teams have a new shirt sponsor!
👇 #itfc— Ipswich Town FC (@IpswichTown) May 6, 2021
“We are obviously thrilled that Ed has agreed to become our shirt sponsor next season," Ipswich’s director of sales, Rosie Richardson, said in the same statement.
“I have worked with Ed and his management team on various initiatives over the years and welcomed Ed and his guests to Portman Road for many games.
"He has shown his support for his hometown in lots of ways and this is another example of that. We look forward to seeing Ed - and every other supporter - back at Portman Road next season.”
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