“I Hit Puberty at Like 30” – Years Before His Love Story With Wrexham, Ryan Reynolds Admitted His Childhood Love for American Football

Ryan Reynolds’ decision to splurge $2.5 million on Wrexham came as a shock to the soccer world. Of course, it wasn’t a publicity stunt to impose financial dominance in the celebrity world. Rather, it was a small dream that enticed them to buy the club. Be that as it may, it has proved favorable for them. However, before entering the soccer world, it was another kind of football that Reynolds used to play a lot.

Years before getting into the soccer world and starting his love story with Wrexham, Reynolds was in love with another sport. It wasn’t the European football he is into now; rather, it was American football. This comes after the Deadpool star once revealed how much he used to enjoy playing the sport.

Ryan Reynolds used to play American football

Reynolds’ revelation came during the Live! With Kelly and Michael show. Show hosts, Kelly Ripa and football legend, Michael Strahan invited Reynolds to their show and had a tête-à-tête on the show. When asked about his dreams of playing football, he agreed that he had a major crush on this sport.

“I did, I played it for nine years. I played football for a long time,” he said. “As my dad was a major football nut, so I was always trying to play.” The actor said his father’s love for football led him to play the sport as well. The actor also revealed his positions that aced in his childhood days.

“I played wide receiver, cornerback, and outside linebacker.” During the show, co-hosts Kelly and Michael also showcased his childhood picture. The adorable little Reynolds was holding a football with his small hands. It was at that moment he made a hilarious comment on the picture. “I was a late bloomer I’m actually 24 there and I was living with my first girlfriend,” while adding he looked like a little girl. “I did not kidding I hit puberty at like 30,” he added while the audience laughed.

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Indeed, it is quite surprising to see Reynolds profess his love for American football. Nevertheless, fate has now brought him into the soccer world as he continues to lead the club to new heights.

Set a new benchmark as a Wrexham owner

It wasn’t for fate that Wrexham would still have been struggling if Reynolds hadn’t adopted the club. Ever since his arrival, the club has seen a significant turnaround in its fortunes. Not only did he manage to put an end to their 15-year exile, but he also brought global recognition to the club. The Hollywood owners have been receiving enough praise from the soccer world.

In fact, they still won’t stop, as it is just the beginning of their long journey in soccer. A lot has to be achieved in the coming years, as their ambition is to take the Welsh side to the Premier League. It remains to be seen how they manage to pull that off. Nevertheless, do let us know your thoughts on Reynolds’ admission.

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