Novak Djokovic became the owner of a particular French football team

Novak Djokovic gets fully into the world of football by becoming co -owner of Le Mans FCFrench Ligue 2 Club. The Serbian tennis player, winner of 24 Grand Slam, is part of a group of investors that also includes Felipe Massa and Kevin MagnussenExpiles of Formula 1.

“Djokovicthe most laureate player in history, is a man whose mental strength and unique approach will contribute considerable added value, “he said Le Mans FC through a statement. The club also stressed that “Massa (15 seasons in Formula 1) and Magnussen (10 seasons) They will contribute to create a bridge between football and motor racing, a distinctive point of the Le Mans brand“

The president of the club, Thierry Gómez, said that “the uniqueness of this fund also lies in his contribution of high -level athletes” and confirmed that “Novak Djokovic, Felipe Massa and Kevin Magnussen They will be part of the adventure. “

Without knowing the economic figures of the operation, the investment is led by the Brazilian group Outfield. Other protagonists that add to the project are the Latin American sports investment firm Outfield and GEORGIOS FRANGULISfounder and executive director of Oakberry, in addition to being a couple of the Belarusian Aryna Sabalenkanumber one of the WTA.

He Le Mans FCwhich this year turns 40, will begin its season of Ligue 2 on August 9 and represents the homonym French city, traditional headquarters of the 24 hours of Le Mans, one of the most important resistance races in the world.

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