Is Ed Sheeran a sponsor of Ipswich's kit and what is his connection with the club?

Ipswich begin their first Premier League campaign in 22 years this weekend and will have a famous face in the crowd.

The Tractor Boys have returned to top division football and are celebrating that return with A very tough match against Liverpool.

Portman Road is going to be abuzz and there is no doubt that one of the world's most important musicians, Ed SheeranWill be present.

Fans may notice during the game and throughout the season that Ipswich shirts have an interesting sponsor on the front.

And that's all Sheeran does…

Is Ed Sheeran a sponsor of Ipswich's kit?

Ipswich sponsor says '+-=÷X Tour'.

That's the logo for Sheeran's 'Mathematics Tour', which has been running since April 2022 and will end next month.

It became a shirt sponsor for the first time in 2021, for both the club's men's and women's teams.

And now the logo for his tour will be displayed in the Premier League.

What is your connection to the club?

Sheeran is a man of all life Ipswich City Not only is he a fan of the club, but he is now also officially a co-owner of the club.

He has acquired a 1.4% stake in the club through Gamechanger 20 Ltd. and will regularly use an executive box at Portman Road.

“I'm really excited to have bought a small percentage of my hometown football club,” Sheeran said.

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“The dream of every football fan is to own the club they support, and I am very grateful for this opportunity.

“I have lived in Suffolk since I was three years old and, although I travel the world and sometimes feel like an outsider in big cities, Suffolk and Ipswich have always made me feel part of the community and protected.”

He also explained how his role will work and revealed that he will not be part of the board as it is only a passive investment.

“It's a joy to be an Ipswich Town fan,” he continued. “There are ups and downs, but football is about embracing the ups and downs.”

“I'm not a voting shareholder or a board member, I'm simply putting some money into the club I love and they're returning the gesture, so please don't pressure me with suggestions for transfers or playing tactics.”

Ipswich Coach Kieran McKenna has spoken about Sheeran also becoming a shareholder in the club.

Praising the singer's involvement, McKenna said: “He's been really nice and he's been ever present since I've been at the club.

“I know he's a lifelong fan and very passionate. He's a global superstar and one of the most talented musicians in the world.

“And the fact that he supports what we do is a great boost for the football club. We are very grateful.”