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Novak Djokovic and Ex-F1 Drivers Invest in Le Mans FC Through OutField Consortium

The consortium’s backing seeks to strengthen Le Mans FC’s Ligue 2 position through strategic investment that taps into its motorsport heritage.

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Overview

  • OutField formally acquired shares in Le Mans FC on August 1, securing a strategic partnership with the Ligue 2 club.
  • Tennis champion Novak Djokovic, former Formula 1 drivers Felipe Massa and Kevin Magnussen, and entrepreneur Georgios Frangulis joined the investment group.
  • Club president Thierry Gomez said the deal reflects a shift in football’s financial model that requires new external investors to drive growth.
  • The size of the investment remains undisclosed, but OutField will contribute both capital and operational expertise to support Le Mans’s development.
  • Le Mans FC plans to use the consortium’s support to solidify its Ligue 2 status and explore cross-sport synergies linked to its 24 Hours of Le Mans heritage.