Victor Wembanyama becomes shareholder in his boyhood club, Nanterre 92

Victor Wembanyama (7’4″, 22 ans) is now a shareholder of Nanterre 92. The big news mentioned early in the season by Frédéric Donnadieu is official: the Spurs star is investing in the Hauts-de-Seine club where he played from 2014 to 2021, from U11 to the professional team.

Victor Wembanyama and Nanterre 92, it’s a foundational story. Arriving at age 10, making his pro debut in 2019-2020, the Chesnay native grew up wearing the green jersey before joining ASVEL and then Mets 92. Now a franchise player for the San Antonio Spurs, the 2024 Olympic silver medalist has chosen to further strengthen the bond with his training club by becoming a shareholder. The announcement was made in L’Équipe, in a joint interview with his longtime mentor.

C’est officiel ! @Nanterre92 est fier d’annoncer l’entrée de @wemby à son capital en qualité d’actionnaire. 🤝

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A « different » club, a « rare gem »

Despite the distance and global exposure, Wembanyama has never stopped showing his attachment to Nanterre. Green suit on the night of the 2023 Draft, repeated references to the city: the message was clear.

In the interview, he describes Nanterre as « a different club, a rare gem », highlighting the combination of sporting excellence, quality human relationships and expertise. An environment where he says he immediately felt at home.

His investment doesn’t follow an opportunistic logic. He insists: « It’s not artificial, not even business. It’s primarily emotional. » For him, the move simply extends an already existing love. « My love and involvement with the club are nothing new. What’s new are the means, the connections, the levers. »

A measured but determined ambition

In the short term, nothing will be turned upside down. Wembanyama acknowledges it: neither his life nor the club’s will change overnight. But the perspective lies elsewhere.

He displays a patient, structured vision. His goal? « Build something big » for the long term. Without flashy promises, he prefers to talk about successive steps. « I want Nanterre to be at the highest level. But that involves many small steps. »

Asked about a possible parallel with Tony Parker and ASVEL, he answered simply: no. His model is not a reproduction, but his own construction, adapted to Nanterre’s identity.

He repeats: « The projects are in Nanterre. » A way to refocus the debate, at a time when his name could be associated with any major initiative in Europe.

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An unbreakable bond with Frédéric Donnadieu

At the heart of this story is the relationship with Frédéric Donnadieu. His first coach at the club, in U11, emblematic club executive, he accompanied every stage of the prodigy’s journey.

Wembanyama calls him « a mentor, definitely ». Donnadieu, for his part, sees this shareholder entry as a strong signal for the organization. He recalls that keeping Victor all those years was already an organizational and human feat. For him, this involvement can be « structural » over time, far beyond the financial aspect.

The first concrete discussions took place last summer, in Nanterre, around specific projects. The new step formalizes a bond that, in reality, was never broken.

A powerful symbol for French basketball

Rarely has an active NBA superstar committed so early to the governance of a French club. Victor Wembanyama thus becomes the first individual shareholder in the history of Nanterre 92, since all shares of the SAS – created after the 2013 French championship title – were until now held by the JSF association.

More than a financial contribution, it’s a message sent to French basketball: you can dream big, cross the Atlantic, aim for the top… without cutting ties with your roots.

And while the club’s sporting future will depend on many parameters, one thing is certain: the story between Wembanyama and Nanterre is no longer written only in the past. It now projects into the future.