After conquering tennis, it's time for football: Djokovic becomes a part-owner of Ligue 2 side
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Reading Time: 2min | Fri. 01.08.25. | 20:39
One of the greatest-ever tennis players joins a project of Le Mans FC, which has been promoted to the French second division
Tennis legend Novak Djokovic has joined two other sporting faces in order to invest in French Ligue 2 club Le Mans FC. The Serbian athlete is joined by former F1 drivers Felipe Massa and Kevin Magnussen as well as Georgios Frangulis, the boyfriend of Aryna Sabalenka.
All four investors hope to help Le Mans achieve its goals in the coming years, both on and off the pitch.
In a statement, Le Mans said: "This partnership marks a new milestone in the history of the Sarthe club, in line with the ambitious vision led by [club president] Thierry Gomez.
"[The aim is] to continue to grow Le Mans FC sustainably in French football and make it the pride of the people of Le Mans, building on the city's unique sporting heritage."
📝 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘: Novak Djoković has become a part-owner of Le Mans FC. 🇷🇸💰❤️💛
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Racing drivers Felipe Massa and Kevin Magnussen are also acquiring stakes in the club, which has been promoted to Ligue 2. 💶✅ pic.twitter.com/PmVmOc9JHi
Commenting on the new partnership, Frangulis said: "We want to help grow the city's brand and sporting heritage. Le Mans has a unique name in world sport and the sense of belonging the club can offer makes this project exceptional."
Massa added: "I think everyone knows my passion for football, which is leading me to take this step today. Le Mans FC [also] has a strong connection with motorsport.
"When my good friend and partner at Oakberry, Georgios Frangulis, presented the project to me, I wanted to be a part of it especially alongside people I deeply respect, like Djokovic, who needs no introduction, and Magnussen, with whom I shared many years in Formula One.
"It's undeniably a great opportunity, taking advantage of the momentum of French football, the reigning Champions League champion, which is currently attracting significant investment."
The investment marks the latest step in Le Mans' plan to rise up the divisions and eventually reach the top tier of French football. They have achieved four amazing promotions in the last 10 years and will play in Ligue 2 next season.
Le Mans competed in Ligue 1 between 2004 and 2011 but was liquidated in 2013 after running into financial difficulty.
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