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01 Aug 2025, 21:33

Novak Djokovic becomes a partner of a French football club

  • Djokovic has become a partner of a French football club.
  • The investment group includes former Formula 1 drivers.
  • The club will start its season on September 9.

Tennis player Novak Djokovic has become a partner of the French football club Le Mans, which competes in League 2. This club will be announced on September 1, 2025.

The investment group, which also includes former Formula 1 drivers Felipe Massa and Kevin Magnussen, has attracted other financial investors to the club, including the Brazilian consortium OutField and Georgios Frangulis, founder of the healthy food brand OakBerry.

The club emphasized that Djokovic, being the most famous tennis player in history, could bring significant benefits due to his mental strength and unique approach. The club president Thierry Gomez noted that participation in high-class sports is a unique feature of this fund.

Le Mans will start its season in League 2 on September 9 with a match against Guingamp.

Tags: Sport/Football

Articles on this topic:

  • www.independent.co.uk - Novak Djokovic lands co-owning stake in French football team
  • apnews.com - Tennis star Novak Djokovic among investors to buy a stake in second-tier French soccer club Le Mans
  • www.nytimes.com - Felipe Massa, Kevin Magnussen, Novak Djokovic invest in Ligue 2 club Le Mans through Brazilian firm
  • www.espn.com - Djokovic, ex-F1 drivers among investors in French club Le Mans