Tom Brady relinquishes Birmingham City stake

Birmingham City said Tom Brady has relinquished his minority stake in the club, ending his involvement in its ownership group after about three years. The announcement came as the team led England’s second-tier Championship, with 29 points from 15 matches.

The club thanked Brady for his involvement and support over the past three years in a statement. It said it valued his experience and passion and would continue building on the foundation established during his association with the club. Birmingham did not give a reason for his departure, and Brady did not provide one in the reports.

Brady acquired his stake as part of the Knighthead-led takeover in 2023. Knighthead is headed by Tom Wagner, Brady’s business partner. At the time, the club said Brady would contribute his leadership experience across several areas, including advising on health, nutrition, wellness and recovery systems and programs. One report said he held a 3.3% stake and served on the advisory board.

Birmingham’s strong league position followed a return to the Championship after promotion from League One in 2025. The club had been relegated to League One in 2024. Its current campaign began with a 2-1 win over...