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Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are about to buy Welsh football club Wrexham AFC after fans approved their offer.
Followers have overwhelmingly voted in favor of an acquisition by the Deadpool actor and McElhenney, who stars in the American comedy It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia.
In September, Ryan reynolds was revealed as a potential investor in the fan club, which currently plays in the National League, the fifth division of English football.
Fans voted to pass three motions, with an overwhelming 98% agreeing to allow the pair to take “100%” control of the club.
A statement from the Wrexham Supporters Trust Board said: “Members have voted FOR all three resolutions.
“As such, subject to final agreement, league and FA confirmation, RR McReynolds Company, LLC will take 100% control of Wrexham Football Club Limited from the WST.
“Both parties will now proceed to finalize the details of the take the control, and we will update Wrexham fans as soon as we can. “
The statement added: “As Wrexham fans, we would like to wish you the best of luck in running our football club and we look forward to what the future holds.”
In a video posted on Twitter, the couple thanked fans for their support.
Fans have voted for the couple to take over
McElhenney said, “Thank you for your faith and trust in us,” while Reynolds added, “We are humbled and already getting down to business.”
In a recent call with trusted members of the club’s supporters, Reynolds and McElhenney outlined their vision to make Wrexham a “global force.”
The fan-trust has run Wrexham since 2011, and the club’s website currently says: “We own our football club. This is not a slogan, but a fact.”
When the deal is finalized, the trust will hand over control of the club’s management to the couple.
The National League, the division Wrexham plays in, has not yet started its season due to the coronavirus pandemic.
