Overview

• The minority share sale was formalized during the club’s 40th-anniversary ceremony at the Marie-Marvingt Stadium on August 1.
• The investor consortium is spearheaded by Latin American sports firm OutField and features Novak Djokovic, Felipe Massa, Kevin Magnussen and Georgios Frangulis.
• Le Mans FC did not disclose the value or equity percentages involved in the transaction.
• Backed by the athletes’ profiles and capital, the group plans to fund facility upgrades and establish a DTN-approved training center.
• The partnership comes as Le Mans FC prepares to open its 2025-26 Ligue 2 season on August 9, with an eye on returning to Ligue 1.