Justin James Watt, former quarterback for the Texans and NFL Cardinals, has retired from American sports and revealed his involvement in football. Through the statement, the element explained what it had become minority owner of Burnley Football Club, the team that secured promotion to the English Premier League last April.
“America, let me introduce you to Burnley. Fasten your seat belts because we are going on a little trip called the English football pyramid, welcome to the Premier League.”announced via video on their social networks JJ Watt next to his wife Kialia, who is also on this “adventure”.
Former defender He just retired from the NFL last December after spending 10 seasons with the Houston Texans (2011-2020) and two seasons with the Arizona Cardinals (2021-2022).but after going through American football, he invested in a team that would play in the top flight of England.
IN In 12 years, the league has had 586 tackles, 114.5 quarterback sacks, 27 forced fumbles, 17 ovoid returns, 70 defensive passes.. Moreover, throughout his career He was a five-time Pro Bowl entrant numbers that make him a future candidate for the NFL Hall of Fame.
34 year old former player claimed that the tradition of one of the longest-lived teams in English football This was one of the reasons to go into this business, which will also help the team reach such an important country as the United States.
“When you invest in a club that’s been around since 1882 you must have great respect for its history and traditions. we know itor we invest only in the team, we invest in the city and its people. We take this responsibility very seriously; we intend to work hard to earn their trust and support,” he explained.
The team in question played last season in the Football League Championship, the second division of England, in which it is the leader and in which He had already secured the title and promotion the day before the end of the 2022-2023 season.
“JJ Watt and Kialia will bring incredible success and top-level athletic pedigree, as well as insights and connections that will be invaluable to help us tell our team’s story to an international audience.”acknowledged Burnley president Alan Pace.
Throughout its history Burnley Football Club was a two-time champion of the English First Division. In addition to this, he received their titles in the 1920-1921 and 1959-1960 campaigns.before creation Premier League in the 1992-1993 season
Source: La Opinion
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