Marcelo Claure, co-owner of Girona, buys 10% of New York City FC of the MLS

The Bolivian businessman becomes a shareholder of the American club

Claure's investment is part of the City Football Group's global expansion strategy

Marcelo Claure, co-owner of Girona FC of Spain's La Liga, has acquired a 10% stake in New York City FC of Major League Soccer (MLS), the club announced on Tuesday.

The Bolivian businessman's investment is part of City Football Group's (CFG) global expansion strategy, which has seen the group acquire stakes in clubs around the world, including Manchester City, Melbourne City, and Mumbai City.

Claure is a successful entrepreneur and investor with a background in telecommunications and media.

He is the founder and CEO of Brightstar Corp., a global wireless distribution company, and is also the chairman of Sprint Corp.

Claure's investment in New York City FC is a significant boost for the club, which is one of the most successful in MLS.

The club has won the MLS Cup twice, in 2015 and 2021, and has also won the US Open Cup twice, in 2016 and 2021.

Claure's investment will help the club to continue to compete at the highest level and to challenge for more trophies.

It will also help to raise the profile of MLS around the world, as CFG is one of the most respected football groups in the world.

Claure's investment is a clear sign of the growing interest in MLS from international investors.

The league has been growing rapidly in recent years, and is now one of the most popular sports leagues in the United States.

Claure's investment is likely to encourage other international investors to consider investing in MLS clubs.

This would be a major boost for the league, as it would help to raise the level of competition and to attract more top players.

Claure's investment is a significant milestone in the history of New York City FC.

It is a sign of the club's ambitions to become one of the top clubs in the world, and it is a major boost for MLS as a whole.