United Kingdom, Dec. 8 -- Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have sold a stake in Wrexham to a US investment firm.

The Hollywood stars purchased the Welsh football club in 2021 and have overseen a fairytale period of three straight promotions that has propelled the team to the Championship - although they have now sold part of the club to Apollo Sports Capital, the company that owns Spanish giants Atletico Madrid, as they bid to take the final step to get to the Premier League.

Ryan and Rob said in a joint statement: "From day one, we wanted to build a sustainable future for Wrexham Association Football Club.

"And to do it with a little heart and humour. The dream has always been to take this club to the Premier League while staying true...