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Novak Djokovic Joins Consortium Investing in Le Mans FC

Le Mans FC has enlisted elite athletes alongside sports investment firms to bolster its finances ahead of its Ligue 2 kick-off on August 9.

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Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 11, 2025 Serbia's Novak Djokovic looks on during his semi final match against Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/ File Photo

Overview

  • Novak Djokovic has acquired a stake in French second-tier side Le Mans FC as part of a new investor group unveiled on August 1.
  • The consortium includes former Formula 1 drivers Felipe Massa and Kevin Magnussen, Latin American sports investment firm OutField and OakBerry CEO Georgios Frangulis.
  • Massa and Magnussen are expected to draw on Le Mans’ motorsport heritage to forge new cross-sport branding and commercial partnerships.
  • Le Mans president Thierry Gomez praised Djokovic’s mental resilience and unique approach as delivering considerable added value to the club.
  • Financial terms were not disclosed as the team prepares for its 2024–25 Ligue 2 campaign following a nine-year climb from the amateur fifth tier.