Laurence Grigorov, who has a
degree in Mechanical Engineering from Wits University in Johannesburg, South
Africa, is director of the property development firm, Laurence Martin
Developments. The company specializes in high-end and luxury residential
developments and homes. Laurence Grigorov has been leading Laurence Martin
Developments since the company was formed in 2004.
Watching his favorite team, FC
Barcelona, play is one of the ways that Laurence Grigorov relaxes in his spare
time. Other hobbies include traveling, reading and exercising.
Laurence Grigorov was keenly
following the transfer saga of Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain as he is a huge
fan of the talented Brazilian player.
Paris Saint-Germain have recently
confirmed the signing of Neymar from Barcelona for a world-record fee.
The French club’s official
website announced the transfer and that Neymar has signed a five-year contract.
It was confirmed earlier on
Thursday that Neymar’s release clause of €222m had been met,
and despite the objections of LFP President Javier Tebas, Neymar has become a
PSG player.
“I am extremely happy to join
Paris Saint-Germain,” Neymar said.
“Thanks for this new challenge - I'm really
happy to come to Paris, to PSG, which is a great club in a wonderful city,”
Neymar told his press conference.
“I really can't describe what I'm feeling in
my heart.
“This is for ambition, they have a similar
ambition to mine. I want something bigger, a bigger challenge and my heart made
that decision and made me follow.
“That is why I am here. I want to give my
best to help the club win trophies.
“I wanted to come to Paris and it was only
linked to finding a new challenge. It is not because I was not the star at
Barcelona, I fitted in very well there.
“This is not what I am looking for here. PSG
deserve trophies and I will have new trophies, this is what motivates me, I
want to dream bigger.”
Neymar will not be able to make his Paris
Saint-Germain debut on Saturday due to his transfer certificate coming in too
late.
Neymar had hoped to play in PSG’s Ligue 1
opener against Amiens, but an official told AFP that the his international
transfer certificate was not lodged with France’s Professional Football League
(LFP) by the midnight deadline on Friday.
However, the Brazilian forward will be in the
stands at Parc des Princes to watch his new team in action.
Laurence
Grigorov is disappointed at the player leaving his favorite club, but sees him
as a future World Player of the Year winner in the coming years.
