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Former NFL star JJ Watt and his wife Kealia, an ex-USA football international, are to invest in Burnley.
The Watts attended the 3-0 win over Wigan at Turf Moor in March.
“When you invest in a club that’s been around since 1882, you must have great respect for its history and tradition,” the couple said.
“We understand that not only are we investing in the squad and manager, we’re investing in the town and its people.
“We take that responsibility very seriously and intend to work hard in earning their trust and support.”
JJ Watt played for the Arizona Cardinals and the Houston Texans in the NFL before retiring in December and was voted NFL defensive player of the year three times.
Kealia Watt played for Houston Dash and Chicago Red Stars, as well as earning three USA caps, and will be involved in helping to grow Burnley’s women’s team.
Burnley chairman Alan Pace said talks with them have “been happening for some time”.
He added: “Both JJ and Kealia bring with them an incredible amount of top-level sporting pedigree and success, as well as ideas and connections that will be invaluable in helping us to continue telling the Clarets story to an international audience.”
