Premier League side Bournemouth are reportedly about to add some Hollywood flair to their wardrobe.
The Athletic reported on Friday that Bournemouth owner Bill Foley told CBS Sports that actor Michael B. Jordan, best known for the “Creed” and “Black Panther” film series, has Assisted in the design of a kit for the club,” “It will be available soon. “
It’s unclear from Foley’s comments if or when Bournemouth will wear Jordan-designed kits on the pitch. The club has already launched three jerseys for the 2023-24 season, so the new jersey could be a fourth option for this season, an option for 2024-25, or strictly a fashion jersey.
“Mike is a great guy.
“He’s a very down-to-earth, ordinary guy. He doesn’t have stars in his eyes. He loves football.
“He’s really helped us with some of our international marketing and U.S. marketing. He’s designing a kit that will be available for sale soon.
“He’s engaged and we’re delighted to have him. I’m sure he’ll be at Bournemouth today and tomorrow to watch training. He’s giving it his all and it’s great to have him – he’s a great guy.”
——Bill Foley in an interview with CBS Sports, according to “The Athletic”
Black Knights Football and Entertainment, led by Foley, Completed takeover of AFC Bournemouth In 2022, it also owns shares in French Ligue 1 club Lorient Football Club. During the acquisition of Bournemouth, Foley invited minority investors to join the new ownership structure and Jordan was one of those who accepted his offer. This was Jordan’s first attempt at owning a professional sports team.
Foley is also a major investor, chairman and CEO of Black Knight Sports and Entertainment, the consortium that owns the National Hockey League’s Vegas Golden Knights.
Bournemouth Football Club’s jerseys are currently manufactured by Umbro. The two parties have been cooperating since 2017, and in 2021 Umbro signed a new five-year agreement to continue as Bournemouth’s technical sponsor.
Bournemouth will face English League champions Queens Park Rangers in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday. Their next Premier League match is against Liverpool on Sunday 21 January.