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Drake has confirmed he played a role in English footballer Jermain Defoe's transfer to Canadian football team Toronto FC.
The surprise deal was announced by Defoe's current team, Tottenham Hotspur, last week. Defoe will be moving to Toronto, Drake's hometown, to play for their football team in February, and Drake has now confirmed he was instrumental in the footballer's decision.
"I don’t know if I had an influence on him coming here," Drake told the Toronto Sun. "I think that all I did was give him the necessary information about a city he didn’t know much about. I told him how great it’s been to me, and how great I assumed it would be to him. We had a great conversation. We built up a personal relationship."
Drake is an ambassador for Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, who owns Toronto FC. "I’m excited to see him begin his career here," he added. "I just do what I can. [Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment president Tim Leiweke] is the boss. It’s all Tim, really. I was just a piece of the puzzle, I guess."
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Drake has been adding more strings to his bow as a businessman in the past few months, particularly in the sporting world. He became a global ambassador for basketball team the Toronto Rappers in 2013, and the team even hosted a 'Drake Night' on January 11, with the rapper introducing the starting lineup for the Raptor's game against the Brooklyn Nets and even providing insight and analysis during the pre-game show.
Drake will be taking his Would You Like A Tour? shows to the UK in March, with The Weeknd acting as support. Check out the dates below. For more information and ticket details, visit Gigwise Gig Tickets.
Manchester Phones 4u Arena (March 11/12)
Sheffield Motorpoint Arena (14)
Glasgow The Hydro (15)
Nottingham Capital FM Arena (16)
Birmingham NIA (20/21)
Liverpool Echo Arena (22)
London O2 Arena (24/25/26)
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