Leon Draisaitl becomes co-owner of new soccer team
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Leon Draisaitl is gearing up for a major payday with his next contract, and it looks like he's already making some big moves with his money.
In a recent Instagram video, Draisaitl announced that he's become a co-owner of a soccer team in Germany's new Icon League.
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The Icon League, launched by German streamer Elias Nerlich and retired soccer star Toni Kroos, features teams represented by 14 «Teamheads,» a mix of former soccer players and other German celebrities. While it's unclear if Draisaitl has any financial stake in the league, his role as co-owner highlights his growing interest in 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
This new venture comes as Draisaitl prepares for a significant salary increase next season. After playing eight years on a contract worth $8.5 million annually, he's set to become the highest-paid player in the NHL with a potential bump to $14 million. Whether his payday comes from the Oilers or another team, it's clear Draisaitl's financial future looks bright.
It's always fascinating to see where athletes like Draisaitl invest their time and money, especially during the offseason. His involvement with the Icon League shows a keen interest in diversifying his portfolio and staying connected to the sports world in new ways.
You can watch the full announcement below.
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