Will Ferrell has become the latest Hollywood star to invest in an English football club, the PA news agency understands.
The American actor, 56, has bought a stake in the owners of Leeds United Football Club, 49ers Enterprises, joining the likes of Gladiator actor Russell Crowe and Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps.
Ferrell is also co-owner of Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC and revealed he was a big fan of English football during a trip to watch Manchester City beat Aston Villa 3-1 last season.
Since taking 100% ownership of Wrexham in February 2021, the pair have contributed to worldwide attention for the team.
They have also created a documentary series, Welcome To Wrexham, which chronicles their journey with the football club.
The show, which has had two seasons with a third series launched this month, has earned five Emmys including outstanding unstructured reality programme.
The club was defeated by Southampton 2-1 on the final day of the regular Championship season while Ipswich won 2-0 against Huddersfield, securing them promotion to the top flight.
Ferrell is best known for his comedic roles in films such as Elf, Anchorman and Blades Of Glory.
He was also a part of the star-studded cast of last summer’s blockbuster Barbie alongside Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.
The actor played the chief executive of toy company Mattel, who produced the original Barbie doll.
