Thibaut Courtois has become a part-owner of Le Mans FC, a French football club.
The Belgian goalkeeper, who plays for Real Madrid, joins an investment group that includes Novak Djokovic and Kevin Magnussen.
What happened?
Thibaut Courtois invested in Le Mans FC, as reported by 433, with the club announcing the investment on Thursday.
The investment group, led by Brazilian group OutField, also includes Felipe Massa and Georgios Frangulis.
Why it matters for Thibaut Courtois
This investment marks a significant move for Thibaut Courtois, who has won two Champions League titles and multiple La Liga titles with Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid.
The 33-year-old goalkeeper is joining a group of high-profile athletes who have invested in the club.
What comes next?
Le Mans FC is currently in fifth place in the Ligue 2 standings, with 23 league games played.
The club has had an impressive season, but has hit a patch of bad form, failing to win any of their past three games, including a 4-2 loss to Montpellier.
The club was promoted to Ligue 2 after finishing second in Ligue 3 in the 2024/25 season.
Thibaut Courtois' investment is a significant boost for the club, which has a capacity of 25,000 at the MMArena.
The club's performance will be closely watched, with the investment group hoping to see improvement in the coming games.
And with Thibaut Courtois on board, the club may see increased attention and support from football fans.
But the club's recent form will need to improve if they are to achieve their goals.
So the coming games will be crucial for Le Mans FC, with Thibaut Courtois and the investment group watching closely.
The club's history dates back to 1902, with the club playing their matches at the Stade Léon-Bollée before moving to the MMArena in 2011.
Thibaut Courtois' investment is a significant move for the club, and will be closely watched by football fans.