Djokovic, Massa, and Magnussen Invest in Le Mans Football Club

Novak Djokovic Invests in French Football

Tennis star Novak Djokovic joins a group of investors who have acquired a stake in the French second division football team, Le Mans. The news was confirmed by the club on Friday, and among the investors are former Formula 1 drivers, Felipe Massa and Kevin Magnussen. Le Mans announced in a statement that these new investors join others, including the Latin American sports investment firm OutField and Georgios Frangulis, founder and CEO of OakBerry. Frangulis is the partner of Aryna Sabalenka, three-time Grand Slam champion in women’s tennis.

The uniqueness of this fund also lies in its contribution of high-level athletes. Novak Djokovic, Felipe Massa and Kevin Magnussen will be part of the adventure.

Thierry Gomez, President of Le Mans

No financial details about the investment were disclosed.

Djokovic, holder of the record of 24 Grand Slam titles in men’s tennis, has won 100 titles in his professional career. Massa, for his part, achieved 11 victories and 41 podiums in his Formula 1 career. The Brazilian driver was on the verge of winning the 2008 title, but Lewis Hamilton surpassed him in the last race. Magnussen, 32, participated in nearly 200 Formula 1 races, achieving a podium finish and a pole position. The Danish driver was not renewed by Haas at the end of his contract last year. The Le Mans football club, celebrating its 40th anniversary, will begin its league season on August 9th. Le Mans, a small city in the northwest of France, is also known for hosting the famous 24-hour endurance race.