Paris. Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), majority owner of Paris Saint-Germain, announced today the addition of Kevin Durant, NBA star, as a new minority shareholder of the French club. The investment is made through Boardroom, Durant's firm, along with his partner Rich Kleiman, strengthening the alliance between the basketball player and the organization.
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Durant, a four-time Olympic gold medalist with the United States national team —including his most recent title in Paris 2024—, joins PSG not only as an investor, but as a strategic partner who will collaborate in the development of marketing, social media, and brand diversification initiatives. Likewise, he will explore possible basketball-related projects under the umbrella of the entity.“Kevin Durant will be a direct shareholder in Paris Saint-Germain and a pillar for our global expansion plans,” declared Nasser Al-Khelaifi, president of PSG and QSI. “Together with him, we hope to launch ambitious initiatives that will further drive the club's continued growth.”
For his part, Durant expressed his enthusiasm:
“It's an honor to be part of a club and a city that I carry in my heart. PSG has great plans ahead and I look forward to contributing to the next phase of its development.”Key aspects of the association
- Investment vehicle: Boardroom (partnership with Rich Kleiman).
- Areas of collaboration: Global marketing, social media strategy, revenue diversification, and basketball projects.
- Durant's Profile:
- 14 seasons in the NBA, two-time NBA champion, and 13-time All-Star.
- Olympic gold medalist in Atlanta 1996, Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Paris 2024.
- Founder of Boardroom, with investments in global sports teams and competitions.