Off the PitchGet French FootballUnverified source· 23 Sept 2026
Lucas Leiva and Idrissa Gueye invest in Le Mans
Two former Merseyside midfielders have joined forces to back Ligue 1 side Le Mans FC.
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Who
Lucas Leiva and Idrissa Gueye
What
Joint investment in Le Mans FC
When
Confirmed on Wednesday
Where
Le Mans FC, Ligue 1
What happened. Former Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva and former Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye have jointly invested in Ligue 1 club Le Mans FC, it was confirmed on Wednesday.
- The pair bridged the Merseyside divide to become investors.
- Le Mans FC plays in Ligue 1.
- The investment was confirmed on Wednesday.
The move sees two former Premier League midfielders put money into French football.
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