Travis Kelce bids to make mom’s dreams come true ‘with $3.5m investment in Italian vineyard’ after Taylor Swift trip

Kansas City Chiefs star is constantly looking to expand business interests and look beyond his NFL career

TRAVIS Kelce has fallen in love with Italy and wants to invest in a vineyard with mom Donna.

A well-placed source close to the Kelce family has told The U.S. Sun that wine-lover Donna would love to be the co-owner of a business in northern Italy.

The U.S. Sun has been told that Donna Kelce's "dream" is to become involved in the wine business with son Travis
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The U.S. Sun has been told that Donna Kelce’s “dream” is to become involved in the wine business with son TravisCredit: AFP

Travis' popularity has soared ever since his relationship with Taylor Swift became public
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Travis’ popularity has soared ever since his relationship with Taylor Swift became publicCredit: Getty
We understand Travis and his advisors have been seeking out key players in the wine industry with the view of starting their own business.

The three-time Super Bowl-winning tight-end, according to our insider, was “stunned” by the landscape, culture and beauty on offer in Italy during his recent trip to Lake Como with Taylor Swift.

DREAM DESTINATION

The U.S. Sun revealed last month the pair were looking at purchasing a love nest in the idyllic Italian region.

The Kelce’s, added the source, have been thinking about investing in a vineyard for several months, with mom Donna “thrilled” about the possibility of becoming involved.

A figure of around $3.5 million has been floated to Travis’ advisors who have been “in negotiations with many owners and investors” as their plans begin to gather pace.

“Many people in the industry have been talking to them and would love to be business partners with the Kelce family,” the source confirmed to The U.S. Sun.

“They see just how famous Travis has become, being one of the faces in the NFL and Taylor becoming the most famous singer in the world.”

Travis recently signed a new, two-year deal with the Chiefs, and is desperate to bag a third Super Bowl ring on the spin.

But, having had his eyes opened by Taylor’s rise to the top of the entertainment industry, the 34-year-old is expanding his horizons on several fronts.

As reported by The U.S. Sun, he has invested in a $30 million steakhouse company with superstar Kansas quarter-back Patrick Mahomes and is looking to take his Kelce Jam music festival across the United States.

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Sponsors, meanwhile, are queueing up to invest in his popular New Heights podcast with brother Jason, and Nike wants Travis to become the face of Asia.

EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES

His relationship with the Cruel Summer superstar singer has catapulted the NFL legend firmly into the mainstream, with Hollywood bosses also taking note.

Jason and Travis have been in discussions about an action movie with a $100 million budget, while The Rock has been on hand to lend some acting advice.

Timeline of Travis Kelce’s lavish gifts to Taylor Swift

April 2024: Travis sends $27k worth of gifts including 11 flower deliveries in one day to mark release of 11th album.

February 2024: Travis splashes $16k on Valentine’s gifts including an eternity rose sculpture, Hermes scarf and Dior beret. Earlier in month, sends more roses and stunning Bulgari earrings to commemorate her historic Grammys win.

January 2024: Taylor shows her thoughtful side by ordering bespoke Louis Vuitton bags and jackets to celebrate Travis and Kansas City Chiefs pal Patrick Mahomes for breaking a post-season touchdown combination record.

December 2004: Travis brings some festive cheer by splashing out on some $5k Louboutin shoes, matching bag and a $23k Cartier watch. He also books luxury suites at hotels for when Taylor’s Eras tour hits Europe.

“Travis is always looking to diversify his portfolio of investments,” added the insider.

“On his next trip to Italy Donna will probably go with him. She dreams of being involved in the wine industry and that’s why Travis is pushing ahead with this. He wants to make her happy.”

Travis and brother Jason have attracted a growing number of sponsors and their mother is keen to help with various business ventures
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Travis and brother Jason have attracted a growing number of sponsors and their mother is keen to help with various business ventures