Source:
REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge
[Saba
Sports News] According to reports from Spanish media, Mathieu Flamini, a former
player for Arsenal, has achieved remarkable success off the football field.
While his total career salary is estimated to be close to 30 million euros, the
company he founded in 2010, “GF Biochemicals,” now holds a market
value exceeding 30 billion euros. Flamini, who earned a law degree while
playing for Arsenal, partnered with Italian entrepreneur Pasquale Granata, and
together they developed a sustainable business model in collaboration with the
University of Pisa and the Politecnico di Milano. Their project focused on the
large-scale production of levulinic acid, an environmentally friendly and safe
alternative to petroleum that has the ability to produce biodegradable plastic
products. Their company, GF Biochemicals, became the first in the world to
achieve such production capabilities. The products derived from levulinic acid
are utilized in over 200 different items. The immense success of Flamini’s
company has resulted in a market value surpassing 30 billion euros, exceeding
the wealth of any football club in the world. This remarkable accomplishment
demonstrates Flamini’s entrepreneurial skills and his commitment to sustainable
and environmentally friendly solutions. It highlights the potential for athletes
to pursue successful ventures outside the realm of sports and make significant
contributions in different industries.