Overview

• Novak Djokovic formally joined the ownership of newly promoted Le Mans FC by acquiring equity on August 1.
• Former Formula 1 drivers Felipe Massa and Kevin Magnussen also secured stakes, reflecting a surge in athlete-led football investments.
• Le Mans praised Djokovic’s mental resilience and record 24 Grand Slam titles as assets for strengthening team culture.
• Massa and Magnussen are expected to leverage their motorsport backgrounds to foster branding and commercial synergies.
• This athlete-driven funding round follows Le Mans’s promotion to Ligue 2 and arrives just days before the club’s season opener on August 9.