Two of the world's most influential sports stars have joined Sir Martin Broughton's bid to buy Chelsea Football Club.
7-time Formula One Champions Lewis Hamilton and 23-time tennis Grand Slam winner Serena Williams have reportedly pledged an estimated £10 Million pounds each.
BREAKING | Sir Lewis Hamilton and Serena Williams are committing millions of pounds to one of the bids vying to become the new owners of Chelsea Football Club ⬇ pic.twitter.com/eAF03RQbIF
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) April 21, 2022
A source close to the group said that the addition of the pair was a serious investment decision because of their experience in building global brands.
The pair have been attracted to the bid as a result of its focus towards diversity.
Their involvement in the Chelsea auction is surprising - not least because it's widely noted of Hamilton's affiliation with Arsenal.
This is not the first time that a famous sports person has backed a Premier League club - NBA star LeBron James has been a small shareholder with Liverpool for more than a decade.
