BGT star KSI invests in Dagenham & Redbridge soccer membership
Britain’s Got Talent judge KSI plans to take Dagenham & Redbridge FC to the Premier League after investing in the club. He secretly watched the club for months before parting with his cash.
KSI surveying his new home(Image: KSI invests in Dagenham & Redbridge FC)
BGT star KSI has a new string to his bow after investing in a football team.
Dagenham & Redbridge FC confirmed a strategic partnership with Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, known globally as KSI, has officially joined the club as a shareholder and strategic partner.
This landmark move follows the recent takeover by the Happy Fan Group and marks a watershed moment for the Daggers, combining football heritage with vast new global reach.
Arsenal fan KSI said: “I’m so excited to start this journey. It’s gonna be a rollercoaster for sure but I hope to bring Dagenham and Redbridge back to the glory days. And once we reach that point, I want to go even further. Reaching the Premier League would be a dream. And I believe it is 100% doable.
“It will take a long time, so to the Daggers fans, please be patient. I want you to know that I am fully committed to making sure Dagenham and Redbridge is a team that everyone will know worldwide, and will be an exciting team to watch and support. I’ve been watching games secretly at home for months on YouTube streams so it feels so good to finally show my support publicly.
“For those of you that are OG fans (Race to Division One), you’ll know that this is a full circle moment for me. This is a really big deal for me and I can’t wait to go to my first game this Saturday against the league leaders, Dorking Wanderers!”
KSI’s involvement immediately provides an unparalleled platform for global growth and engagement. KSI’s investment is underpinned by his love of football, and driven by a genuine commitment to supporting the club’s renewed pledge for stability, transparency, and on-pitch success.
It marks the realisation of a lifelong dream to become an owner of a football club. KSI’s extraordinary audience, spanning millions of followers across YouTube, music, and boxing, will instantly elevate the Daggers’ profile, creating immense opportunities for commercial growth and youth engagement.
John Grabowski commented on this news, saying: “Having JJ as a shareholder in Dagenham & Redbridge is transformative for the club. His passion for disruption, connections with people, and motivation to succeed perfectly aligns with the ambition of this Club moving forward. T
“This partnership is a clear statement of our intent: to build a truly unique club that is relevant to both its local community and a global audience. We welcome JJ and look forward to working together to deliver a brighter future for the Daggers.”
This appointment solidifies the leadership team’s commitment to injecting new energy, expertise, and capital into the club as the strategic review progresses.
KSI made his name on YouTube before becoming a boxer and then singer. His other success stories include PRIME drink and TV work including Britain’s Got Talent.
The Daggers host Dorking Wanderers this Saturday.
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