Novak Djokovic steps into football as co-owner of a French club | OneFootball

The tennis player Novak Djokovic, a sports icon and winner of 24 Grand Slam titles, has made an unexpected turn in his career: he has entered the world of football as an investor and co-owner of Le Mans FC, a French team currently playing in the third division.

The Serbian is part of a consortium led by the Brazilian fund OutField, with the goal of revitalizing the club and returning it to the elite. The operation also includes two motorsport figures, former Formula 1 drivers Felipe Massa and Kevin Magnussen, who are joining as shareholders.

In its official statement, Le Mans highlighted: “Djokovic, the most decorated player in history, is a man whose mental strength and unique focus will bring considerable added value.” The club’s strategy is clear: to unite global sports figures to boost the brand and gain visibility.

Located about 200 kilometers from Paris, Le Mans FC experienced its peak between 2003 and 2010, when it competed in Ligue 1. However, over the past decade, it has suffered a significant institutional and sporting decline.

With the financial and media injection from Djokovic, Massa, and Magnussen, the club celebrates its 40th anniversary with the ambition of returning to the top tiers of French football.

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