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

Novak Djokovic invests in football: The tennis player joins Le Mans

The tennis star, Novak Djokovic, has expanded his sporting horizons by investing in the French second division football team, Le Mans. The news was confirmed by the club, revealing that Djokovic is part of a group of investors who have acquired a stake in the team. Alongside Djokovic, prominent figures from the world of motorsport, such as former Formula 1 drivers Felipe Massa and Kevin Magnussen, are also contributing to the investment. The Le Mans club announced that these new investors are joining others already in place, 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 have been disclosed.

Djokovic, holder of the record of 24 Grand Slam titles in men’s tennis, has an impressive record of 100 titles in his career. Felipe Massa, for his part, achieved 11 victories and 41 podiums in his career in Formula 1. The Brazilian driver was close to winning the 2008 title with Ferrari. Kevin Magnussen, with 32 years old, participated in almost 200 Formula 1 races, obtaining a podium 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 start its league season on August 9th. The city of Le Mans, located in the northwest of France, is also famous for being the home of the emblematic 24-hour endurance car race.