Former player of the NFL’s Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals, Justin James (JJ) Watt, announced that he became co-owner of Burnley FC, a historic English club that will be in the Premier League next season, which means a important leap in his new business career that is somehow still linked to sport.
Through a video shared on their social networks, Watt, along with his wife Kealia, announced to the American public their new relationship with the English club and assured that good times will come for the team that currently plays in the Championship, England’s second division.
“America, allow me to introduce you to Burnley. Fasten your seatbelts because we are going on a little journey called the English soccer pyramid, welcome to the Premier League,” said the former NFL defensive end.
In this sense, Watt expressed his commitment not only to the club, but also to the fans and the city, stating that they will do their best to earn their trust with important results in the coming years.
“When you invest in a club that has been around since 1882 you have to have great respect for its history and tradition. We know that we are not only investing in the team, we are investing in the city and its people. We take that responsibility very seriously; we intend to work hard to earn your trust and support,” he pointed out.
For his part, the president of Burnley FC, Alan Pace, welcomed the new co-owner and his wife, letting it be known that they come with great virtues and ideas that will help the club continue to grow in every way.
“JJ Watt and Kealia will bring an incredible amount of success and high-level sports pedigree, as well as ideas and connections that will be invaluable in helping us tell our team’s story to an international audience,” said the president.
This is a big step in the life of JJ Watt after announcing his retirement from the NFL last December, after 12 seasons in which he defended the colors of the Houston Texans (2011-2020) and the Arizona Cardinals (2021-2022). ).
In 12 years in the league, he had 586 tackles, 114.5 quarterback sacks, forced 27 fumbles, recovered 17 ovoids, added 70 passes defensed, and was selected five times for the Pro Bowl, numbers that make him a future Hall of Fame candidate. nfl.
Burnley competes in the Football League Championship, England’s second division, of which it is the leader and in which it has already secured the title and promotion to the 2022-2023 Premier League, with one day left to finish the season.
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