KSI has confirmed he’s now a shareholder in Dagenham & Redbridge.
The YouTuber, musician {and professional} boxer has invested within the Nationwide League South facet.
compete within the sixth tier of English soccer, two promotions away from the Soccer League.
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The 32-year-old says he’s totally dedicated to serving to the membership develop and has already outlined bold long-term plans.
KSI outlines Premier League dream after investing in Dagenham & Redbridge
Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, higher referred to as KSI, shared his pleasure after the announcement.
“I’m so excited to start out this journey. It’s gonna be a rollercoaster for certain however I hope to deliver Dagenham and Redbridge again to the glory days,” he mentioned to the .
“And as soon as we attain that time, I wish to go even additional. Reaching the could be a dream. And I imagine it’s 100% doable. It’s going to take a very long time, so to the Daggers followers, please be affected person.”
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KSI added that he desires the membership to change into identified worldwide and to be an thrilling crew to assist. He revealed he has been watching matches privately for months.
“I’ve been watching video games secretly at house for months on YouTube streams, so it feels so good to lastly present my assist publicly.”
He described the transfer as a full-circle second, referencing his earlier on-line soccer content material, and mentioned he can’t wait to attend his first sport in opposition to Dorking Wanderers.
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KSI joins Andy Carroll at Dagenham & Redbridge
Dagenham & Redbridge at the moment play in Nationwide League South, the sixth tier of English soccer. Promotion would transfer them nearer to a return to the Soccer League.
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KSI turns into the most recent high-profile determine to spend money on the membership, following former England striker Andy Carroll’s latest involvement as a shareholder.
An avid supporter with greater than 17 million subscribers on YouTube, KSI brings important world attain.
Whether or not that interprets into long-term soccer success stays to be seen, however the ambition has been made clear.
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