Ed Sheeran has been named as the new shirt sponsor for Ipswich Town Football Club.

The 30-year-old Suffolk native is a fan of the club and has signed an initial one-year sponsorship deal with the men’s and women’s first-teams.

The shirt will bear five mathematical symbols with the word ‘tour’ underneath. As to what that means, Sheeran said: “All will be revealed in time.”

Ed Sheeran with the new Ipswich Town shirt sponsor logo

“The Football Club is a big part of the local community and this is my way of showing my support,” he said.

“I have always enjoyed my trips to Portman Road and I’m looking forward to going back there as soon as supporters are allowed into stadiums again.

“With the new owners from the US coming in, there are sure to be exciting times ahead for Ipswich fans, including myself.”

Sheeran hosted the end of his record-breaking ‘Divide’ tour in Ipswich in August 2019 – and the club sold a special Ipswich Town shirt to mark the event.

The club’s Director of Sales Rosie Richardson, said: “We are obviously thrilled that Ed has agreed to become our shirt sponsor next season.

“He has shown his support for his hometown in lots of ways and this is another example of that.

“We look forward to seeing Ed - and every other supporter - back at Portman Road next season.”