NFL star JJ Watt’s Premier League investment goes wrong as Burnley snub him for new kit launch
NFL star JJ Watt’s Premier League investment has gone wrong after Burnley snubbed him for their new kit launch.
Watt owns a minority stake in the club after investing with his wife Kealia in May.
However, he was overlooked for the launch of the club’s new home shirt.
After receiving a package from the club, Watt filmed himself opening what he thought was the new strip and shared the video to social media.
In the clip, captioned: “Burnley Kit Reveal 2023/24,” the former Houston Texans defensive end can be seen wearing a Burnley baseball cap.
As he opens the package, he explained: “Alright, I just got this package in the mail, so I think I know what this means. Kit reveal time.
“Pretty excited to be the first to unveil the Burnley 2023/24 kit. I know you guys have all been waiting. Everybody’s been waiting so let’s check it out.”
As he opens the box, though, he is met with a t-shirt and a note reading: “JJ, we knew we couldn’t trust you with the kit before we officially revealed it because you would have tweeted it to your followers. So here’s one of our new t-shirts instead.”
Watt sees the funny side, though, as he admits: “They’re not wrong. Guess I’ll see it with the rest of you.”
Burnley have since unveiled their new home kit, which has a blue collar alongside their traditional claret and blue colours.
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The strip will be worn for their return to the Premier League, with the Clarets kicking off the campaign at home to Manchester City on August 11.
Watt and his wife, footballer Kealia, invested in the club following their Championship title triumph.
The couple even jetted to the UK for the celebrations, with Watt joining fans on a pub crawl through the town.