{"id":9648,"date":"2025-06-20T17:18:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T17:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umyonews.site\/index.php\/2025\/06\/20\/kevin-durant-buys-minority-stake-in-champions-leagues-paris-saint-germain\/"},"modified":"2025-06-20T17:18:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T17:18:26","slug":"kevin-durant-buys-minority-stake-in-champions-leagues-paris-saint-germain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umyonews.site\/index.php\/2025\/06\/20\/kevin-durant-buys-minority-stake-in-champions-leagues-paris-saint-germain\/","title":{"rendered":"Kevin Durant Buys Minority Stake in Champions League&#8217;s Paris Saint-Germain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\" comments=\"[object Object]\" overlaytype=\"article\" storycard_image=\"[object Object]\" social_image=\"[object Object]\" show_advertisements=\"true\" data-v-24ed9219=\"\" data-v-bf6c5cbc=\"\">  <!----> <!----> <\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-24ed9219=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/nba\">NBA<\/a> star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/nba\/kevin-durant-player\">Kevin Durant<\/a> has purchased a minority stake in Champions League winner Paris Saint-Germain, the French soccer club said Friday. Qatar Sports Investments, PSG&#8217;s majority shareholder, signed an investment and strategic partnership agreement with Durant, the club said in a statement. Financial terms were not disclosed.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-24ed9219=\"\">The announcement comes amid talks between the NBA, FIBA and other entities about the potential of adding a new league in Europe. Durant will provide expertise on the PSG&#8217;s multi-port strategy, including potential expansion into basketball, the club said.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-24ed9219=\"\">&#8220;Under the terms of the partnership, Durant \u2014 via his media and investment company Boardroom, co-founded with long-time business partner Rich Kleiman \u2014 will acquire a direct minority stake in the club,&#8221; PSG\u2019s statement said.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-24ed9219=\"\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/nba\/phoenix-suns-team\">Phoenix Suns<\/a> forward is a two-time NBA champion and became the first four-time men\u2019s gold medalist in Olympic basketball history when the U.S. took gold at last summer&#8217;s Paris Games. This also isn&#8217;t his first soccer venture, as he has a minority stake and consulting agreement with MLS&#8217; club, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/soccer\/philadelphia-union-team\">Philadelphia Union<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-24ed9219=\"\">&#8220;It is an honor to partner with QSI and be a shareholder in Paris Saint-Germain \u2014 a club and city that is deeply close to my heart,&#8221; the 36-year-old Durant said in comments provided by PSG. &#8220;This club has big plans and I look forward to being part of the next phase of growth and exploring new investment opportunities with QSI.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-24ed9219=\"\"><i><strong>[Related: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/stories\/nba\/kevin-durant-trade-cases-for-against-rockets-spurs-more-acquiring-suns-star\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><strong>Kevin Durant Trade: Cases For, Against Rockets, Spurs, More Acquiring Suns Star<\/strong><\/i><\/a><i><strong>]<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-24ed9219=\"\">As part of the deal, Boardroom Sports Holdings \u2014 Durant\u2019s personal investment vehicle, which holds stakes in a number of major sports teams and leagues \u2014 and QSI will join forces on a wide range of commercial, investment and content production initiatives.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-24ed9219=\"\">PSG added that Durant will support the club\u2019s diversification and growth strategy, as well as the club\u2019s development in the U.S. and other international markets.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-24ed9219=\"\">&#8220;Together with Kevin, we look forward to developing ambitious initiatives that will drive the continued global growth of Paris Saint-Germain and QSI,&#8221; PSG president Nasser Al-Khela\u00effi said.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-24ed9219=\"\"><i>The Associated Press contributed to this report.<\/i><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-24ed9219=\"\"><i>Want great stories delivered right to your inbox?\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/newsletter\"><i><u>Create or log in to your FOX Sports account<\/u><\/i><\/a><i>, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!<\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"storyFavoriteContainer mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-53b65937=\"\" data-v-24ed9219=\"\"> <span class=\"ff-gb fs-23 bold mg-b-20 followTitle\" data-v-53b65937=\"\">FOLLOW<\/span> <span class=\"ff-h fs-14 opac-55 lh-1pt43 mg-b-25 center followDescription\" data-v-53b65937=\"\">Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX 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