Tom Brady has left Birmingham City as a minority owner after three years, with the club announcing his departure while sitting top of the Championship.
The NFL legend acquired a minority stake in August 2023 as part of the takeover by an American capital management firm. Birmingham have not given a reason for his exit.
In a statement, the club said: “Birmingham City Football Club expresses its sincere gratitude to Tom Brady for his involvement with and unwavering support for the club over the last three years.”
It added: “It was truly amazing to have someone with Tom’s experience and passion associated with the club, and the club looks forward to continuing to build on that foundation from the training ground to the Birmingham community.”
Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion during his playing career, saw Birmingham relegated in his first season at the club after the surprise sacking of John Eustace.
A significant summer transfer outlay, including a third-tier record £15 million deal for England Under-21 forward Jay Stansfield, helped Birmingham return to the Championship at the first attempt. They then finished 10th in their first season back in the second tier.
Brady leaves with Birmingham at the top of the table after Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Swansea, their seventh win in the last nine matches.
