A world star at PSG is official!

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By: Manu Tournoux

A world star at PSG is official!

Paris Saint-Germain has changed its dimension since its acquisition by Qatar Sports Investments in 2011. And this, at all levels. Sportingly, the capital's club has stacked the titles over the past 14 years and economically, it has managed to establish major commercial partnerships, like the agreement signed with Michael Jordan. A deal that opened the doors of the North American market more to PSG.

So much so that a US basketball superstar has decided to invest very seriously in the Parisian project. On Friday, QSI announced that Kevin Durant, double NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors and Quadruple Olympic gold medalist with Team USA, reinforced his partnership with PSG. The All-Star winger had already become a minority shareholder of the club in August 2024, via the company Boardroom Sports Holding, LLC.

“This agreement will allow Kevin during (…) to acquire a direct minority participation in the club”said the press release. PSG is counting on the current Phoenix Suns player (36 years old) to advise him on his multisport strategy, especially for “Potential projects in basketball”. A reference to the NBA Europe, a league that the NBA wants to create on the old continent to compete with the Euroligue.

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“QSI is pleased to welcome Kevin during as a direct shareholder of Paris Saint-Germain and strategic partner of our grouprejoices Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, the president of Qatar Sports Investments and PSG. We are continuing to advance the club and our extended portfolio thanks to strong impact partnerships that provide strategic value, innovation and international perspective. »»

“With Kevin, we are impatient to develop ambitious initiatives that will stimulate the continuous global growth of PSG and QSI”he adds.
“It is an honor to associate myself with QSI and to be a shareholder of PSG, a club and a city that are so dear to mesaid the basketball player. This club has major projects and I can't wait to participate in its next growth phase and explore new investment opportunities with QSI. »»

French Football Weekly

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.