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Ryan Reynolds gave advice to JJ Watt before he invested in Burnley

JJ Watt has revealed he received invaluable advice from Hollywood-star-turned-Wrexham-owner Ryan Reynolds after the former NFL star invested in newly-promoted Premier League club Burnley.

Inspired by the Welcome To Wrexham documentary series, which charts Reynolds' co-ownership of the Welsh club alongside It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia creator Rob McElhenney, former Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals phenom Watt was unveiled as a minority investor in the Clarets on May 1.

The 34-year-old, a three-time defensive player of the year, has already been getting stuck into getting to know manager Vincent Kompany, his Championship-winning players as well as the locals, taking part in a pub crawl around the East Lancashire town for "research" purposes. Watt has revealed he spoke to Deadpool star Reynolds about entering into football club ownership, receiving welcome advice about understanding the difference between Engish and American fans.

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