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'I won't be mega sena de 2019able to watch Town when I move to US'3 days agoShareSaveGeorge KingBBC News, SuffolkShareSavePA MediaEd Sheeran has only been able to watch one Ipswich Town match this yearEd Sheeran has said he will no longer be able to attend Ipswich Town games, after revealing he is swapping Suffolk for the States.The Shape of You singer announced he would live in the USA with his family while on tour in America during an interview on The 2 Johnnies Podcast.The 34-year-old has become synonymous with the county and the Tractor Boys in recent years, having acquired a 1.4% stake in the club.He is often spotted in the stands at Portman Road on matchdays."I went to almost every game last season, but I could only make one this season because I'm moving to the States," he revealed on the podcast.Alice Cunningham/BBCSheeran regularly attends games at Portman Road, and even performed three homecoming shows at the stadium earlier this yearSheeran, who has 14 UK Number 1 singles and eight UK Number 1 albums, lives on an estate near Framlingham, where he grew up.While the songwriter is moving across the pond, it is believed he will continue to own his Suffolk home, which boasts two on-site pubs and a chapel."I feel like I might be the only person moving to America, [but] I'm going on tour there for a while," Sheeran said, who previously revealed a desire to move to Nashville and transition to country music."I have a family, so I can't dip in and out - we're going and settling there."Ipswich Town Fans Supporting FoodbanksThe Ipswich Town Fans Supporting Foodbanks group (pictured with Blues manager Kieran McKenna) hope Sheeran will still look out for the clubThe Ipswich Town Fans Supporting Foodbanks group said Sheeran was a "great supporter of Ipswich" but home games would continue to sell-out without him."What makes him great is he understands that no fan is any bigger than any other, but combined they have immense power," the group said."Even with Ed leaving sunny Suffolk, fans are still protecting the Ipswich community, whether they're living in Suffolk or Sydney."So, we're sure that Ed will still be looking out for us from afar."Sheeran's new album Play will be released this Friday, on the same day Ipswich Town face Sheffield United.He will next perform on 20 September at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in America.Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.More on this storyFootball fans helping foodbanks back for fourth year'It was electrifying': Fans give verdict on Ed Sheeran homecomingEd Sheeran 'immensely proud' to be a Suffolk native'Ed Sheeran performed in my pub - it was amazing'Related internet linksIpswich Town Football ClubEd SheeranFramlinghamIpswich
