Tom Brady sells Birmingham City shares

Tom Brady has sold his ownership stake in Birmingham City Football Club. The announcement came from the team on Monday. This move ends his three year financial tie to the English second tier side. It happens as the club sits at the top of the Championship table.

Brady bought a 3.3 percent share during the 2023 takeover. The Knighthead group led the purchase. Tom Wagner, a friend and business partner of Brady, heads that group. Brady served on the advisory board alongside his other roles. He joined the project in the summer after he retired from the NFL.

The timing follows a strong result for the team. Birmingham beat Swansea 2-1 on Saturday. That victory moved them to the top of the standings after 15 matches. The club issued a statement thanking Brady for his support. They noted his experience and passion helped build the foundation of the organization.

Brady is 49 years old. He currently works as an analyst for FOX Sports. His contract with the network runs through 2032. He also holds a minority stake and serves as an advisor for the Las Vegas Raiders. His involvement with Birmingham has not been without friction. Wayne Rooney managed the team for less than three months during the 2023-24 season. That season ended with relegation to League One.

In a recent docuseries, Brady questioned Rooney's work ethic. Rooney later described the criticism as very unfair. Wagner has stated a desire to reach the Premier League. Plans are already in place for a new 62,000 capacity stadium in the city. The club aims to grow both on the pitch and in the community.