Former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini has met King Charles III at a summit focused on sustainable business. The 41-year-old, now CEO of GF Biochemicals, shared a photo of the meeting on Instagram, writing: 'Last week, I had the honor of joining the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance, where global leaders and Indigenous voices are shaping the future of the bioeconomy.'
Flamini, who made 246 appearances for Arsenal across two spells, retired from football in 2019. He founded GF Biochemicals in 2008, but took a more hands-on role after hanging up his boots. The company aims to provide environmentally friendly alternatives to petrochemicals, and his stake has reportedly boosted his net worth to around £10 billion.
During his playing career, Flamini won five trophies with Arsenal, including three FA Cups. He also had a brief stint at Crystal Palace before finishing his career at Getafe in Spain. Since retiring, he has also teamed up with former Arsenal teammate Mesut Ozil for a health business called Unity Performance Lab.
Flamini has previously spoken about his passion for sustainability, saying: 'As a child I had two passions: football and sustainability. I grew up in Marseille near the sea, and was aware of the environmental questions around ocean plastics and chemical pollution from a very young age.'
