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BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) — American actor Michael B. Jordan is part of the new ownership group of Premier League club Bournemouth.
The club announced Tuesday that billionaire Bill Foley’s takeover has been ratified by the league and that the “Creed” actor has a minority stake.
Previous owner Maxim Demin sold 100% of his stake to Black Knight Football Club, of which Foley is managing general partner.
Another American joins EPL royalty
Foley’s Cana Holdings announced in a separate statement that the Las Vegas-based firm paid $126 million for a 50.1% stake in the partnership.
Foley, a 77-year-old American businessman who also owns the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights, will take over as Bournemouth’s chairman.
Jordan, who also starred in “Black Panther” and “Just Mercy,” will work with Foley “in areas including global marketing and internationalization of the club,” the Kenny announcement said.
Foley, who is Kenny’s chairman, plans to attend Bournemouth’s next home game against Crystal Palace on New Year’s Eve.
“We are thrilled to be entering the vast European football market at an attractive price valuation,” Foley said in a Canna statement.
“We can use what we have learned to build the Vegas Golden Knights to create value for shareholders and fans at Bournemouth,” he continued. “English football is a growth industry, and we see the opportunity to grow this historic club by investing in its infrastructure and operations with the aim of guiding Bournemouth to a long-awaited leading role in the Premier League and global football.”
Bournemouth returned to the Premier League after winning promotion from the second-tier Championship last season and have the smallest stadium in the English top flight with a capacity of just 11,364.
Neither the club nor Cana’s statements included Jordan’s comments.
Russian-born businessman Demin first bought a stake in Bournemouth in 2011.
Bournemouth are 14th in the Premier League, having taken a break for the World Cup.
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