NBA superstar Kevin Durant has officially acquired a minority stake in Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), the reigning 2025 UEFA Champions League winners, marking a landmark crossover between elite basketball and European football. The deal was confirmed by PSG and Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), the club’s majority shareholder, in a joint statement.
🤝 Strategic Partnership with QSI
Durant’s investment comes through his media and investment company, Boardroom Sports Holdings, co-founded with longtime business partner Rich Kleiman. The partnership with QSI will span commercial ventures, global expansion strategies, and content production initiatives, with a focus on growing PSG’s footprint in the United States and international markets.
“It is an honor to partner with QSI and be a shareholder in Paris Saint-Germain—a club and city that is deeply close to my heart,” said Durant. “This club has big plans and I look forward to being part of the next phase of growth.”
🏆 PSG’s Historic 2025 Season
Durant’s investment follows PSG’s first-ever Champions League title, a dominant 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the final. The club also kicked off the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 with a 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid, though they suffered a shock 0-1 loss to Botafogo in their second group match.
🏀 Durant’s Expanding Sports Portfolio
This isn’t Durant’s first foray into sports ownership. In 2020, he acquired a 5% stake in MLS club Philadelphia Union. With this PSG deal, he joins a growing list of American athletes investing in European football, including LeBron James (Liverpool) and Tom Brady (Birmingham City).
🌍 What’s Next?
Durant will also advise PSG on its multi-sport strategy, including potential expansion into basketball, and help shape the club’s global brand development.
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