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Kobe Bryant Gearing Up To Buy Italian Soccer Team

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) - With two seasons left on Kobe Bryant's massive $50 million contract, the future hall of famer could be looking how to use all that cash.

According to Football Itlaia, the Lakers shooting guard is preparing to buy stake in Bolgna's Serie B soccer team in Italy.

"The club is in advanced negotiations for a buy-out from American lawyer Joe Tacopina, who had previously been linked with Roma," read Football Italia.

It's no secret the 16-time All Star loves soccer. He was caught in hand full of games during Brazil's 2014 World Cup.

Bryant, who grew up loving the beautiful game, was raised in Italy by his father who coached professional basketball in the Italian A1 league.

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