Michael Jordan is set to enter the soccer league. Not as a player though, but as a co-owner. The Black Panther actor seems to have taken inspiration from Ryan Reynolds who recently purchased the Welsh football team Wrexham AFC. But then, the idea of expanding the pool and investing in businesses, especially sports is becoming more common among celebrities.

The Bournemouth team came into being somewhere around 1899. It has now been purchased by the American businessman Bill Foley. Joining him as co-owners will be Nullah Sarker, who co-founded Kosmos sports. With Michael Jordan, they not only add a Hollywood actor to the list of owners but also the first black person to do so.

How Michael B. Jordan became co-owner of AFC Bournemouth after taking inspiration from Ryan Reynolds

Michale B Jordan aced in the field of acting by winning several awards including some for his Marvel movie Black Panther. But he also decided to expand his portfolio by becoming a minority co-owner of AFC Bournemouth. The southwestern team has welcomed their new owner Bill Foley through a statement, “Bill is committed to increased investment in Bournemouth’s first team as well as the academy and fan experience at Vitality Stadium.” The team was valued at a total of £120 million ($149 million).

The plan of action will now be to provide better training and help the team grow. As for Jordan, he has just joined the club of celebrities investing in sports. Ryan Reynolds, along with Rob McElhenney, purchased the Welsh team Wrexham AFC recently for 2 million euros. He even began a Welcome to Wrexham docuseries in order to promote the fanbase of the series while they bring it back to its glory. This ofcourse has resulted in great success and greater exposure for the team.

Mindy Kaling of The Office also has a stake in Swansea City FC, while Natalie Portman is a part owner of the Women’s Soccer Team Angels AFC along with Serena Williams. There are many more such examples. Perhaps what helps is the already existing fan base that these celebrities have, which helps the team as well.

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