Leon Draisaitl acquires co-ownership of German soccer club
Leon Draisaitl is preparing for a significant payday with his upcoming contract, and he's already making substantial moves with his money.
Draisaitl recently took to Instagram to announce his new role as a co-owner of a soccer team in Germany's newly established Icon League.
Draisaitl takes on co-ownership of new soccer team
Launched by German streamer Elias Nerlich and recently retired German soccer star Toni Kroos, the Icon League features teams led by 14 «Teamheads,» a roster of former soccer players and prominent German figures. While Draisaitl's financial involvement in the league remains unclear, his new role as co-owner signifies his growing passion for sports beyond hockey.
«The Indoor-Soccer-League called Icon-League was founded by Elias Nerlich (EliasN97) one of the biggest, if not THE biggest content creator in Germany and Toni Kroos, one of the greatest german soccer players of all time. There are 14 Teams represented by their Teamheads. Those are Soccerplayer, former Soccerplayer, Rapper, Content-creator and other celebrities known in germany. Most known might be David Alaba, Franck Ribery and Luciano. The League will start on September, 1st in the LanXess Arena, the home of the Cologne Sharks. Every team has 13 games and will collect 3 points per win. The Finals will be in the brand-new SAP Garden in Munich. The games will be Live-streamed on Twitch. Most likely at 7 or 8pm CET. That's all we got so far. There is a Video about some more detailed infos, I hope the translation can help you out if you need that informations." OilernNation Germany
As Draisaitl gears up for a substantial salary boost next season, this new venture comes into play. After spending eight years on an $8.5 million annual contract, he's poised to become the NHL's highest-paid player, with a potential increase to $14 million. Whether he stays with the Oilers or moves to another team, Draisaitl's financial outlook is looking exceptionally promising.
It's always interesting to see how athletes like Draisaitl allocate their time and resources during the offseason. His role with the Icon League demonstrates a commitment to diversifying his investments and staying engaged with the sports world in fresh and exciting ways.
You can watch the full video below.
Source: Hockey OTB
Leon Draisaitl becomes co-owner of new soccer team
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