Kevin Durantone of the great figures of the NBAhas taken a new step in his career outside the courts by becoming a minority shareholder of the Paris Saint-Germain. The operation was confirmed this Friday by Qatar Sports Investments (QSI)the company that owns the French club.
The American forward's investment will be made through his firm 'Boardroom', together with his partner Rich Kleiman. Although no details have been given about the percentage or the economic amount provided, Durant will be a direct shareholder of the PSG and will have a key role as a strategic partner.
Beyond the financial, the two -time NBA champion He will work with the PSG in initiatives related to marketing, social networks and the expansion of the club in new disciplines, including basketball. “This ambitious collaboration includes a wide range of commercial, investment and content production initiatives,” says the PSG statement.
“The PSG has great plans ahead and I am excited to be part of this new stage. It is an honor to join a club and a city that I carry in my heart”Durant said.
From the presidency of the club, Nasser Al Khelaifi celebrated the arrival of the PHOENIX Suns player: “With Kevin on board, we will launch ambitious projects that further reinforce the global growth of the PSG and QSI.”
With this movement, the French media point out that the player's arrival would be the first step in creating a NBA franchise to Europe and potentially, a European league project managed by the NBA.
