Two-time Super Bowl winner Malcolm Jenkins, 33, announced his minority investment in Burnley after participating in a Premier League clash with Man City over the weekend.
What did Malcolm Jenkins say?
The NFL star toured Turf Moor before heading to the Etihad Stadium as the Clarets suffered a 2-0 defeat to the reigning champions and is now looking to take an active role in the way the club runs forward. Malcolm, which is part of investment group ALK Capital, which bought an 84 percent stake in Burnley back in December, expressed his excitement about the opportunity, while indicating his desire to uphold the club’s traditional values.
Malcolm Jenkins told Burnley’s official website that he is delighted to be entering this new relationship as Burnley FC is renowned for its tenacity, work ethic, good athletic prowess and efficient operating infrastructure. It is very important for Malcolm Jenkins personally and his company to invest in the growth of the sport along with a historical organization that aligns with the values of their company.
Jenkins thinks the club is doing great with some of the updates around the stadium and seeing a vision of where they want to go in making a venue that’s not only a great place to come and watch the game is really exciting. Clarets chairman Alan Pace added that it was great to welcome Jenkins and his team to Turf Moor over the weekend and give them their first live taste of Premier League action.
Malcolm Jenkins has a wealth of experience working at a high level, not only as an elite athlete, but also through its successful business and philanthropic ventures. Pace says they are delighted to have Malcolm in their investment group and look forward to helping their club development efforts both on and off the venue.
A little about Malcolm Jenkins?
Malcolm has played in the National Football League of America for the past 12 years and is currently hosting a second period with the New Orleans Saints. Malcolm Jenkins is widely regarded as one of the best security strengths in recent competition history, and has been featured in the Pro Bowl All-Star Team three times in addition to winning the Super Bowl in both 2010 and 2017. Malcolm is also a respected businessman in the United States, founding the holding company Malcolm Inc. to help manage his business portfolio away from sports.