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West Ham Launch eSports Partnership With Bundled

October 14, 2019

West Ham and Bundled have signed a two-year eSports partnership that will begin at the commencement of the 2019-20 FIFA season.

The Hammers have also signed two new eSports players to their squad ahead of the new campaign.

Of the Premier League teams, West Ham were the first side to sign an eSports player three years ago and this is another progressive move into the world of gaming by the football club.

Bundled provides various services in the field of eSports, from organising gaming events, to creating innovative digital content, coaching and performance management of professional esports players. The eSports agency also represents the interests of over 30 professional FIFA esports players, including Yago and Jas, and works alongside other professional football teams.

West Ham’s Digital and Commercial Director, Karim Virani, said: “The Club has always been proactive and one of the pioneers in the eSports arena, and this partnership is another step on our journey.

“Bundled is a forward-thinking, dynamic company who are passionate about the eSports space, and will help us to continue to grow and be one of the leading Premier League clubs going into this FIFA season and beyond.”

Melvyn Wolthers, Managing Director Bundled, added: “West Ham is a very well-known club worldwide with a fantastic fanbase. To have been given this opportunity is very special. We are looking forward to two exciting years and to create some special moments with the club and its fans.”

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