Javier Pastore surprised with his new profession: he joined the activity of other football figures

Javier Pastore who signed for Elche received his license as a racehorse owner

With just 32 years old and a lot of thread on the reel as a player, Javier Pastore he is already looking at new horizons for when he leaves the active practice of soccer. The attacking midfielder who has just been signed by Elche from Spain has the idea of ​​settling in France, the country where he lived during his time as a soccer player of the Paris Saint Germain, once you hang up the booties. At least that’s what he hinted after receiving his license as a racehorse owner in Paris.

Through an official statement, France Galop, the body that governs horse racing in Gallic territory (manages 6 racetracks, three training centers and supports 500 employees based in Boulogne-Billancourt), welcomed the Argentine athlete who will join an extensive letter of ” clients ”who have been involved in this business a long time ago.

Footballers are on the radar Antoine Griezmann, Clément Lenglet and M’Baye Njang, the Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti, the basketball player Nicolas Batum and the former basketball player Tony parker, Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc, the driver Astier Nicolas and the pole vaulter Renaud lavillenie. Last April, El Flaco had joined with the acquisition of a horse named Lorenzo De Medici, but now he has formally associated himself with the regulatory body.

The footballer emerged in Workshops in Córdoba, passing through Huracán de Parque Patricios, Palermo and Rome in Italy, spent 7 seasons in Paris, where he obtained all the titles of his professional career (a total of 19, all local). In addition, he played the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and also wore the shirt of the Argentina national team in the Copa América 2011, 2015 and 2016.

Last June, Pastore spoke of his possible return to Argentine soccer: “With Talleres it is a feeling different from the others, I am a fan. My return does not involve money, it is more sentimental and, if it happens, it would be to make my heart happy “. Before leaving Roma, where he was from 2018 until the middle of this year when he was signed by Elche, he warned that he was in talks to start his return to Argentina. Obviously in Hurricane, where he left a fond memory for his level in the Clausura 2009 (the remembered team of Ángel Cappa that was runner-up for Vélez de Ricardo Gareca), they also await him with open arms. On Showsport Channel spoke of maintaining some anxiety but admitted that with a good level in Europe “It is difficult to hit the return.”

THE OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION OF FRANCE GALOP:

France Galop's official statement
France Galop’s official statement

“France Galop is pleased to announce that the international footballer Javier Pastore you just got your approval as the owner of the Galop horses. Former Paris Saint Germain player from 2011 to 2018 and five-time French champion with the capital’s club, Javier Pastore had already been involved in horse racing by becoming associate owner of the Lorenzo De Medici horse since April 2021. Now , he will run his horses under his own colors. She chose a dark blue dress with a white star, white sleeves with dark blue stars, and a dark blue cap.

Athletes are passionate about racehorses. French horse racing has a growing following in the sporting world: in the last two years, around ten athletes and former athletes have joined the great family of racehorse owners. Among them, we now count the footballers Antoine Griezmann, Clément Lenglet, M’Baye Niang; the Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti; basketball player Nicolas Batum; former basketball player Tony parker; pole vaulter Renaud lavillenie; Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc and the pilot Astier Nicolas. In his wake, other athletes are expected ”.

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