Russell Crowe, an Oscar-winning admirer of the Whites, has joined Leeds United and 49ers Enterprises as a new investor.
Since relegation, things have actually improved for Leeds off the pitch, with the 49ers declaring their entire purchase of the club.
Despite playing in the Championship this season, the new owners have done an excellent job of restructuring the club off the pitch, bringing Leeds up to speed in all aspects following Andrea Radrizzani’s stint.
Russell Crowe confirms 49ers investment in Leeds.
This week brought some exciting news, as Oscar-winning actor and Leeds supporter Russell Crowe disclosed on social media that he is one of the 49ers’ new investors.
It came as he advertised Russell’s Indoor Garden Party at Brudenell Social Club in July, where he answered to a Leeds fan’s criticism regarding his possible ties to Hollywood-invested Wrexham:
Russell Crowe’s net fortune following the Leeds investment
Wealthy Persons estimates that the New Zealand-born actor will be worth $120 million (£95 million) by 2024.
The 59-year-old earned $5 million for his breakout feature Gladiator, for which he won an Academy Award; he made roughly $10 million for A Beautiful Mind and more than $15 million for Robin Hood.
