Tom Brady parts company with Birmingham City

Tom Brady has ended his association with Championship side Birmingham City, the club announced on 9 November 2026. The move closes a three-year involvement between the former NFL quarterback and the St Andrew's club.

Brady became a minority owner at the St Andrew's club in August 2023 when he "entered a partnership" with club owners Knighthead Capital Management LLC. Part of his role included serving as chairman of an advisory board at Birmingham. The club initially said he would be "both investing [as well as] committing his time and extensive expertise" following his arrival. His association with the club covered a period described in the statement as "over the last three years."

The Blues announced his departure with a statement headlined 'Tom Brady departure'. "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," the club said. The statement formally recorded his exit from the club's ownership and advisory structure.

Brady retired in February 2023 after 23 seasons in the NFL. He is a three-time NFL most valuable player. He won six of his Super Bowl titles with the New England Patriots and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

He leaves with Birmingham top of the Championship on goal difference with 29 points after 15 games. The club 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."