Novak Djokovic, F1 Icons Join Oakberry CEO and OutField in Acquiring Ligue 2’s Le Mans FC.

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As reported by Boardroom, tennis star Novak Djokovic and Formula 1 drivers Felipe Massa and Kevin Magnussen have joined a high-profile investment group acquiring Ligue 2 club Le Mans FC. The group is led by Georgios Frangulis, CEO of OAKBERRY, and Brazilian investment firm OutField.

Frangulis, who will serve as the club’s Chief Branding Officer, will work alongside club president Thierry Gomez to shape the next phase of Le Mans FC’s sporting and commercial evolution.

Strategic Direction: Motorsport Meets Football Novak Djokovic F1 Le Mans FC

The new ownership group intends to reposition Le Mans FC by connecting its football identity to the city’s internationally known motorsport culture, home to events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Le Mans Classic, and MotoGP.

This approach aims to differentiate the club’s brand within European football by blending automotive heritage with modern football marketing and global lifestyle appeal. Novak Djokovic F1 Le Mans FC

Experience from Sport, Business and Entertainment

• Frangulis, an amateur racing driver himself, has scaled OAKBERRY into a global food franchise with 1,000+ locations in over 50 countries.

• OutField brings operational knowledge from managing Brazilian football clubs such as Coritiba FC.

• Djokovic, Massa, and Magnussen are expected to contribute primarily as investors and advisors, offering visibility, crossover branding opportunities, and strategic support.

While financial terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed, the group has emphasized long-term goals including:

• Strengthening the club’s brand visibility internationally

• Developing a hybrid identity that resonates with fans of both football and motorsport• Enhancing commercial and fan engagement channels

• Maintaining continuity through local leadership and technical stability

Broader Investment Trend in French Football

This deal adds to a growing list of foreign investments in Ligue 2, where clubs are increasingly being seen as high-upside projects by international investors, particularly those with crossover appeal in lifestyle, wellness, and entertainment sectors.