Rapper A$AP Rocky is making headlines with his involvement in a potential acquisition of EFL League Two club Tranmere Rovers. Rocky is part of an investment group led by high-profile lawyer Joe Tacopina, who has been negotiating the deal for over six months. The proposed purchase would see the group acquire an 80% stake in the club for £15 million, pending approval from the English Football League (EFL).
This move follows a growing trend of celebrity involvement in football, and there are reports that a documentary series chronicling the transformation of Tranmere Rovers could be in the works, similar to the “Welcome to Wrexham” series that followed the story of Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney with Wrexham AFC. A$AP Rocky’s involvement is seen as a potential boost for the club, bringing global attention to Tranmere Rovers.
Tacopina, who has a history of involvement in football, previously owned stakes in clubs like AS Roma, Bologna, and Venezia, and he currently owns SPAL, an Italian third-tier team. The deal is expected to be finalized soon, and Rocky’s presence at Tranmere games, possibly with his partner Rihanna, has already sparked interest among fans.
This takeover would mark a significant moment for both the club and Rocky, adding to the growing list of high-profile figures investing in lower-league football in the UK.
