Grime artist Stormzy and Crystal Palace ahead Wilfried Zaha are set to turn into the most recent celebrities to personal a non-league soccer crew.

They are a part of a three-man consortium who will personal AFC Croydon Athletic, a south London aspect who play within the ninth-tier of English soccer.

The membership introduced contracts had been exchanged with the present house owners, and that the consortium will “own, operate and develop their childhood hometown football club”.

An announcement added: “Whilst completion is subject to legislative and governance procedures, the three consortium members are excited about developing a community asset in the borough that gave them their own opportunities.

“They hope to take the complete neighborhood on this thrilling journey with them.”

They will probably be hoping to advertise the crew from the Combined Counties League Premier Division South when the season begins later this summer season.

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Zaha, 30, was born in Ivory Coast however raised within the borough, and is concerned in neighborhood initiatives within the space by way of his basis and academy.

He tweeted: “Let the journey begin.”

Stormzy, 29, the award-winning rapper identified for tracks reminiscent of Shut Up and Vossi Bop, additionally hails from the world.

They will probably be joined by former Crystal Palace head of participant care Danny Young.

The trio proceed the latest pattern of celebrities shopping for soccer golf equipment in England – becoming a member of the likes of Michael B Jordan and Ryan Reynolds.

Jordan, star of the Creed movies, is a component proprietor of AFC Bournemouth within the Premier League, whereas Reynolds and Rob McElhenney personal Wrexham, which has just been promoted to the football league.

The Hollywood actors purchased the membership in November 2020.

Reynolds and McElhenney additionally invested in Formula One team Alpine Racing this week.