Music legend Snoop Dogg wants to invest in a football club - after being inspired by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's success at Wrexham.
Reynolds and McElhenney completed their takeover of the Welsh club in February 2021, just months after Wrexham narrowly avoided relegation to the National League North.
While the Hollywood duo have invested significant amounts into the club - and witnessed two promotions to League One - the worldwide growth of Wrexham has increased hugely.
The club was given its own series on Disney+, titled 'Welcome to Wrexham', which follows Reynolds and McElhenney's continuing path up the English football pyramid.
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Several American investors have followed suit by entering English football, with nine clubs in the Premier League and Championship now owned by Americans.
And earlier this week, rapper ASAP Rocky was linked with a shock takeover of League Two side Tranmere Rovers, which is on the opposite side of the River Mersey to Liverpool.
Now, Snoop Dogg has revealed his plans to join the party - by investing in Scottish giants Celtic if the opportunity arises.
The 53-year-old, real name Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, does have a significant background in sport, as he grew up playing American football and is a certified coach.
In addition, Snoop Dogg is also a Celtic fan.
Speaking to the Daily Record, he admitted: "I love what Ryan has done with Wrexham. It's just a great story.
"Investing in a sports team has been something I have been looking at for a long time.
"If the chance came to invest in Celtic, I would be crazy not to take a look at it.
"I have watched so much soccer in Europe but I have never seen fans like the Celtic fans - there is something so special about them.
"The best players and coaches in the world tell you there is nowhere like Celtic Park, and I want to be a part of that."
Celtic is currently owned by a range of different shareholders, though businessman Dermot Desmond - who is the ninth-richest man in Ireland and previously owned stakes in Manchester United - is the largest shareholder.
But the club's board of directors have received significant criticism by fans over recent years, with matters coming to a head in the summer transfer window over a perceived lack of investment.
And while both clubs are, of course, on far different platforms in terms of popularity - with Celtic one of the biggest clubs in the world - the arrival of Snoop Dogg could help them break further into American markets.
Should an opportunity to invest in the club becomes available, the board know who to call first...
Topics: Wrexham, Celtic, Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, Snoop Dogg
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