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Burnley: Ex-NFL star JJ Watt and wife Kealia invest in Championship winners

Former NFL star JJ Watt and his wife Kealia, an ex-USA football international, are to invest in Burnley.

The Clarets won the Championship this season to earn promotion back to the Premier League at the first attempt.

The Watts attended the 3-0 win over Wigan at Turf Moor in March.

"When you invest in a club that's been around since 1882, you must have great respect for its history and tradition," the couple said.

"We understand that not only are we investing in the squad and manager, we're investing in the town and its people.