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Jeff Luhnow Shifts Focus to Developing African Football Talent

11/18/2025

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Jeff Luhnow, the former Houston Astros general manager, is transitioning from baseball to football after the 2019 sign-stealing scandal.
He now owns a network of clubs, Leganés (Spain) and Le Havre (France), to develop African talent for European leagues.
Luhnow cites sale of Yan Diomande to RB Leipzig as evidence of recruitment success.
Backed by 885 Capital, he plans programs in Africa to develop talent and personality for European football.

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Story summary

Jeff Luhnow, the former Houston Astros general manager, is transitioning from baseball to football after the 2019 sign-stealing scandal.
He now owns a network of clubs, Leganés (Spain) and Le Havre (France), to develop African talent for European leagues.
Luhnow cites sale of Yan Diomande to RB Leipzig as evidence of recruitment success.
Backed by 885 Capital, he plans programs in Africa to develop talent and personality for European football.