JJ Watt and his wife Kealia became new shareholders of the Burnley, the team we will see back in the Premier League for the 2023-24 season, once he has conquered the leadership of the Championship and as a consequence the promotion to the first line of English football.
The former tight end for the Arizona Cardinals retired in December 2022, after 10 seasons in the NFL, in which he defended the Houston Texans. However, there was no way he could get away from sports, as Kealia is a player for the Chicago Red Stars of the NWSL.and therefore is the main influence at home regarding soccer.
JJ and Kealia Watt, new shareholders of Burnley
“America, allow me to introduce you to Burnley. Fasten your seatbelts because we are going on a little journey called the English football pyramid. Welcome to the Premier League.” he indicated in a video with his partner, Kealia, and their little son.
Burnley return to Premier League after one year
Burnley were relegated to the Championship in the 2021-22 season, for which this campaign competed in the second division. The well-known team The Clarets dominated this division and one day before the end of the season clinched the lead, so we’ll see him back in the Premier League, and this situation has aroused the interest of JJ Watt and Kealia to invest in the team.
“When you invest in a club that has been around since 1882 you have to have great respect for its history and tradition. We know that we are not only investing in the team, we are investing in the city and its people. We take that responsibility very seriously; We intend to work hard to earn your trust and support.” explained.
In this way, the former NFL player joins other American investors in English soccer, such as LeBron James, who has a stake in Liverpool, or actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney with the already popular Wrexham, who were promoted to League Two.
“JJ Watt and Kealia will bring an incredible amount of success and top-level sporting pedigreeas well as insights and connections that will be invaluable in helping us tell our team’s story to an international audience.” Unraveled Alan Pace, president of Burnley.
