Will Ferrell’s investment could now help Leeds United get a lucrative new contract
In news that took plenty by surprise, it was announced on Sunday that actor Will Ferrell was buying a minority stake in Championship side Leeds United, becoming the latest star to back the Yorkshire outfit. According to The Sun, the actor now owns a “significant minority stake in the club”, but that does not come with any decision-making power.
“It’s true – Will Ferrell owns a share of Leeds,” a source told The Sun on Sunday.
He loves soccer and has been particularly impressed by the passion of the English game. And his aim now is to see Leeds back where they belong — in the Premier League. As far as Will and the 49ers are concerned, this is a serious investment opportunity.”
The news came just 24 hours after his new side missed out on automatic promotion to the Premier League at the first time of asking, losing to Southampton on the final day of the season to ensure that no matter the result for Ipswich Town, it was the Tractor Boys who secured Premier League football next season, and consigned Leeds to the play-offs.
Ferrell joins Russell Crowe in part-owning Leeds, as well as golfing stars like Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas, and his addition to their ranks could open up a host of new opportunities for the club.
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