Ed Sheeran has designed Ipswich Town's new football shirt

Ed Sheeran has designed Ipswich Town's new football shirt.

Sheeran, who already sponsors the club, has revealed the new kit, which will be the team's third strip.

The shirt incoporates the design of Sheeran's 2021 album = with the singer saying he wanted to make “a cool bit of clothing people around the world would want to wear”.

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After being approached by the club to design the shirt, Sheeran said he “wanted to make something with a subtle homage to the album”.

Ipswich Town said in a statement: “We thought it would be great to get Ed involved in the design of our third kit. Ed loved the final designs and it’s great to finally show off this collaboration to our supporters."

Sheeran, who is originally from Halifax, began his involvement with the club last year when he advertised his + – = ÷ x tour on the team's shirt.

Following the announcement of his partnership with the team, Sheeran commented: “The football club is a big part of the local community and this is my way of showing my support. I have always enjoyed my trips to Portman Road and I’m looking forward to going back there as soon as supporters are allowed into stadiums again."

Sheeran was also added to the team's official squad list and given the number 17 though has not played for them.

Ipswich Town currently sit atop EFL League One after winning four of their first five games.

However they were knocked out of the EFL Cup in the first round after losing in an upset to Colchester United.

The team are also set to begin their EFL Trophy campaign on 30 August against Northampton Town.

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