Dude Perfect announces investment in Manchester United and Man City's Premier League rival

Premier League newcomers Burnley has announced US sport and entertainment group Dude Perfect have invested in the club.

The group which is made up of Garrett Hilbert, Tyler Toney, Cody Jones and Coby and Cory Cotton met while college roommates at Texas A&M University. They shot to fame thanks to their trick shot videos as well as gameshow-esque challenges.

Based in Frisco, Texas, Dude Perfect are believed to be worth $50m (£39.2m) and have now followed the lead of ex-NFL star JJ Watt and his wife, former USWNT player Kealia, in putting money into the Lancashire club. Discussing their decision to invest in the Clarets, Hilbert said: "We’ve been fans of the Premier League for some time, so we’re excited to formalise the relationship with Burnley and hopefully help to introduce a bunch of younger fans to the club.

"What Vincent [Kompany] and the guys achieved last year was incredible and it’s a really exciting time to be a Burnley fan. We also spoke to JJ multiple times and his passion and ideas for how we can help grow to the club and create Burnley fans for life really excited us - we’re planning to be in town for the Manchester City game this month and we can’t wait to meet everyone."

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Alan Pace, Chairman of Burnley, added: "We’re delighted to formally welcome Dude Perfect into the Clarets family and this is another exciting step on our journey as we prepare for the 2023/24 season. The guys have shown a huge interest and passion in the club, its history and our community.

"I’m excited by the opportunities that this partnership will bring as we continue to attract new fans and showcase the Burnley brand to a global audience." Dude Perfect's involvement in