Pierre Gasly steps into football ownership with FC Versailles
Pierre Gasly has expanded his horizons, becoming a co-owner of French football club FC Versailles, demonstrating his commitment to the club's long-term development goals.
The Gasly-FC Versailles partnership
Pierre Gasly has acquired a stake in FC Versailles, a French football club competing in the third tier of the country's football pyramid, the National.
A long-term development project
Gasly's decision to become a co-owner at FC Versailles is a testament to his desire to engage in a long-term development project for the club.
As a third partner, alongside Alexandre Mulliez and Fabien Lazare, the French driver aims to contribute his expertise and competitive spirit to help the club achieve its ambitions.
International exposure
One of the key benefits of Gasly's involvement is the potential for international exposure that FC Versailles will gain.
This increased visibility will undoubtedly aid the club in its goal of becoming a fully professional organization, further bolstering its aspirations.
Shared values and ambitions
The partnership between Gasly and FC Versailles is built on a foundation of shared values, ambition, and a keen competitive spirit.
Club president Alexandre Mulliez expressed his excitement about the collaboration, stating,
"I am convinced that our collaboration will be fruitful."
A beautiful story begins
Gasly, whose passion for football has been a driving force behind his decision, echoed Mulliez's sentiments, expressing his delight in getting involved with FC Versailles.
"This is the start of a very beautiful story. Go Versailles!"
he exclaimed, showcasing his enthusiasm for the venture.
Following in footsteps of sports investments
Gasly's move to acquire a stake in FC Versailles follows a growing trend among Formula 1 drivers investing in sports teams.
Lewis Hamilton recently became part of the investment group behind the Denver Broncos NFL team, while Valtteri Bottas stepped in to help save his local ice hockey team, the Lahti Pelicans, by taking a 10 percent stake.
As Gasly embarks on this new chapter, the world of motorsport and football will undoubtedly watch with anticipation as the Alpine driver brings his competitive spirit and business acumen to the world of football ownership.
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