‘Black Panther’ and ‘Creed’ Superstar Michael B Jordan Invests in French Soccer Team Alongside American Billionaire Bill Foley After Bournemouth Success
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Last month an American group owned by Bill Foley bought Premier League club AFC Bournemouth. Foley didn’t stop there, as he wanted to build a multi-club model. As part of the strategy, Foley, with his partners Michael B Jordan and Nullah Sarker, has bought minority stakes in the French club through Black Night Football Club (BKFC).
BKFC has agreed on a deal to bring 33% stakes in the French Ligue1 club FC Lorient. They now have NHL franchise Vegas Golden Knights, Premier League club AFC Bournemouth and FC Lorient under their belt.
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BKFC is targeting a multi-club model wherein they can transfer soccer talents across the club network, create a talent pool, accelerate player development, and achieve brilliant success financially and on the field. BKFC also have a global face in Michael B. Jordan, who will be part of the international marketing of the clubs owned by them.
Michael B Jordan gets additional responsibility after BKFC purchases minority stakes
Foley has already developed a plan for the Creed superstar in BKFC. Jordan will be the face of all the clubs under the belt of BKFC and will be a vital part of the marketing campaign worldwide. Jordan is excited about the new venture and has been attending Bournemouth’s games after the takeover to promote the club.
Bill Foley’s Black Knight Football Club has acquired a 33% stake in Ligue 1 side Lorient. It’s part of the Bournemouth owner’s strategy to build a multi-club model. Foley will have the option to increase his percentage over time. pic.twitter.com/FiZyWUSlJd
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Speaking on the investment in FC Lorient, Foley said, “We are excited to announce a strategic partnership and investment in FC Lorient today. Loic Fery has successfully built a best-in-class football club and will be a great partner as we build BKFC into a leading multi-club football operator. I look forward to partnering with Loic and his team to accelerate the success of FC Lorient and BKFC.”
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Loic Fery took over Lorient in 2009 and is the youngest owner and President in the Ligue 1. Fery thinks Foley’s passion and dedication to the growth of soccer and the multi-club model were the reasons behind selling minority stakes. Lorient, who boasts the fourth youngest squad, will benefit from this model, and the future looks good.
FC Lorient currently sits sixth in the Ligue 1 table
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Lorient currently is two points off the European place in the league table and 15 points adrift of the top. It will be interesting to see how the partnership with the BKFC will help the club in the future, if not immediately.
Lorient is looking good this season after finishing 16th last season. They were just 4 points away from relegation last season. The same was the case in the 2020-21 season, as they narrowly avoided relegation then.
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The new investment will motivate Lorient, and the club will look to build up from here. Let us know your thoughts on Bill Foley’s multi-club model and Michael B. Jordan’s role in BKFC.