Hugh Jackman pursues minority ownership stake in Norwich City

ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 2:02 PM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Hugh Jackman pursues minority ownership stake in Norwich City

Summary

Actor Hugh Jackman is currently in negotiations to purchase a financial stake in Norwich City. The Hollywood star disclosed his interest in the club as the latest individual from the entertainment industry to explore investment opportunities in English football. No formal agreement has been reached between the parties as talks continue. Norwich City officials have not yet released specific terms regarding the potential investment. The discussions remain in the early stages as the club evaluates the proposal. Further details regarding the status of the acquisition are expected as the process moves forward.

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Key Details

•Hugh Jackman confirms discussions regarding a stake in Norwich City
•The actor revealed he is currently in talks with the football club
•No official deal has been confirmed by either party
•Negotiations regarding the ownership interest are ongoing

Latest Updates

2:58 PMESPN Soccer — Hugh Jackman in talks to buy Norwich City stake
2:38 PMYahoo Sports — Hugh Jackman aims to buy into soccer club Norwich that's a division rival of Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham
2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman in talks to buy stake in Norwich City

What they're saying

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Hugh Jackman wants to joins his fellow Hollywood star and friend Ryan Reynolds in owning part of a soccer club in the English leagues. Jackman has long been a fan of Norwich, his mother’s home city in the east of England. The Wolverine star was asked in an interview broadcast on Thursday if he would like to “buy a bit” of the club which is majority owned by Mark Attanasio, the Milwaukee Brewers principal owner.
— Yahoo Sports