Kevin Durant buys minority stake in Paris Saint-Germain, will advise club on basketball expansion

PARIS — NBA star Kevin Durant has purchased a minority stake in Champions League winner Paris Saint-Germain , the French soccer club said Friday.
Qatar Sports Investments, PSG's majority shareholder, signed an investment and strategic partnership agreement with Durant, the club said in a statement. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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