Why has Tom Brady quit Birmingham City?

NFL legend Tom Brady has stepped down from his minority ownership role at Birmingham City after three years, reportedly struggling to balance his club commitments with his work as an NFL analyst. Birmingham confirmed his exit on November 9, 2026, without publicly stating a reason. According to the Telegraph, Brady sold his 3.3% shares and resigned from the advisory board after deciding it was the right time to move on.

Brady originally bought into the club in August 2023 under Tom Wagner's Knighthead Capital Management takeover. His tenure included relegation to League One, an EFL-record 111-point promotion campaign under manager Chris Davies, and Birmingham reaching the top of the Championship table just days before his departure.