Stormzy and Wilfried Zaha agree deal to purchase AFC Croydon Athletic

Grime artist Stormzy and Crystal Palace ahead Wilfried Zaha are set to turn out to be the newest celebrities to personal a non-league soccer group.

They are a part of a three-man consortium who will personal AFC Croydon Athletic, a south London facet who play within the ninth-tier of English soccer.

The membership introduced contracts had been exchanged with the present homeowners, and that the consortium will “own, operate and develop their childhood hometown football club”.

A press release added: “Whilst completion is subject to legislative and governance procedures, the three consortium members are excited about developing a community asset in the borough that gave them their own opportunities.

“They hope to take your entire group on this thrilling journey with them.”

They might be hoping to advertise the group from the Combined Counties League Premier Division South when the season begins later this summer time.

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Zaha, 30, was born in Ivory Coast however raised within the borough, and is concerned in group initiatives within the space by way of his basis and academy.

He tweeted: “Let the journey begin.”

Stormzy, 29, the award-winning rapper identified for tracks reminiscent of Shut Up and Vossi Bop, additionally hails from the realm.

They might be joined by former Crystal Palace head of participant care Danny Young.

The trio proceed the latest pattern of celebrities shopping for soccer golf equipment in England – becoming a member of the likes of Michael B Jordan and Ryan Reynolds.

Jordan, star of the Creed movies, is part proprietor of AFC Bournemouth within the Premier League, whereas Reynolds and Rob McElhenney personal Wrexham, which has simply been promoted to the soccer league.

The Hollywood actors purchased the membership in November 2020.

Reynolds and McElhenney additionally invested in Formula One group Alpine Racing this week.