Tom Brady is leaving Birmingham City after a three-year stint as a minority investor, the club confirms. In statements cited by outlets, Birmingham says it does not give a reason for his departure, and it does not set out what happens to his stake.

The reporting also places his exit in context of his earlier involvement. Several sources say Brady bought a 3.3% stake in 2023 as part of the Knighthead group’s takeover. Multiple outlets add that he is a seven-time Super Bowl champion and retired from the NFL in 2023, and they note the club’s current position near the top of the English Championship.

Outlets differ mainly in emphasis. Some lead with the business/investor angle of Brady relinquishing his minority share, while others foreground the club’s sporting situation—Birmingham’s promotion push and its position at or near the top of the table. One outlet also highlights a prior prediction about Birmingham’s potential financial and sporting trajectory.