Tennis star Novak Djokovic joins a group of investors who have acquired a stake in the French second division football team, Le Mans. In this initiative, former Formula 1 drivers Felipe Massa and Kevin Magnussen are also participating, as announced by the club on Friday.
Le Mans announced 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 the contribution of high-level athletes. Novak Djokovic, Felipe Massa, and Kevin Magnussen will be part of this adventure.
Thierry Gomez, President of Le Mans
No financial details about the investment were disclosed.Novak Djokovic es parte de un grupo de inversores en el club Le Mans.Djokovic, holder of a record 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 podium finishes in his Formula 1 career. The Brazilian driver was on the verge of winning the 2008 title, being surpassed by Lewis Hamilton in the last race by a narrow margin.
Magnussen, 32 years old, participated in nearly 200 Formula 1 races, achieving one podium finish and one pole position. However, 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 start its league season on August 9.
Le Mans, a city located in the northwest of France, is also known for being the venue of the famous 24-hour endurance car race.
