A rival for Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney?! Pop superstar Robbie Williams shows off 'El Presidente' Port Vale shirt after being named President of hometown club

Three years after Hollywood duo Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over the reins at Wrexham, another popular celebrity has entered into the world of English football. On Saturday, League One side Port Vale confirmed that they have appointed British popstar Robbie Williams as their club president.

After being named as the president of his hometown club, Williams took to social media to show off his new Port Vale shirt.

Williams posted his photograph on Instagram wearing a special Port Vale shirt with 'El Presidente' written on the back. He was assigned the number 24 on his shirt. He also wrote in his story, "Up the Vale."

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Born in Stoke-on-Trent, the 49-year-old singer is known to be a lifelong fan of The Vale. Upon receiving the honour of becoming the president of the club, Williams told BBC, "My life is bizarre and wonderful and has taken many turns and twists and to find myself from the Railway Paddock to be 'El Presidente' is pretty special. It feels as though I need to be doing more in and around this place. I just think with Carol and family turning up to Port Vale - if it hadn't been for them none of this would be happening."

Port Vale, who are currently 20th in the league, are just three points above the relegation zone. They will be next seen in action against Fleetwood Town on Saturday.