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Ed Sheeran has been included in Ipswich Town's squad list for the forthcoming League One season and given the No 17 shirt after agreeing to sponsor the club for the current campaign.
The popular British pop artist, 30, is a life-long fan of the club and the sponsorship deal announced in May will see his album covers appear on the Tractor Boys' shirts for the entire season.
'This is bonkers really, isn't it!' said Sheeran to the club's official website. 'When Ipswich told me I thought they were joking but I love the idea.
Ed Sheeran has been named in Ipswich Town's squad for this season, taking the No 17 shirt
The British pop star (right) is a die-hard fan of the club and still lives near the club's ground
'I think this is going be a great season and I'm honoured to be a part of it. I just hope this squad number is only ceremonial because I want to see us promoted and that's not going to happen if I'm playing!'
The four-time Grammy winner still lives in Suffolk despite his global success and is a regular at the club's Portman Road ground for home matches.
Sheeran will be now eligible to play for Ipswich in the League One season, with the Suffolk side one of the contenders for promotion to the Championship. The club were taken over by an American consortium recently as they look to rise back up the leagues.
