Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has bought "a minority stake" in American side Rochester Rhinos.
The New York-based club have not played a competitive game in four years after going on a hiatus to find extra funding.
They plan to compete in USL League One, the third tier of the American football pyramid, in 2022.
A statement from Rochester Rhinos said they were "delighted" Vardy "has become a co-owner of the club".
"The Leicester City striker has bought a minority stake and is excited by the prospect of being part of a journey that puts the Rhinos and Rochester back on the map after a four-year hiatus," the club said.