Neymar (re) becomes an ambassador for Konami and PES

It is almost ten years since Neymar and Japanese game publisher Konami. On the cover of PES 2012 with Cristiano Ronaldo, The Paris Saint-Germain striker returns on July 20, Ambassador of the Football Authoring Unit. Neymar becomes “Ambassador for all Konami football games, including eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE”, the brand writes in its press release.

After nearly ten years, the Paris Saint-Germain striker returned to Konami

“I am honored to sign a contract with Konami, the Brazilian footballer replies. I would like to continue playing with passion and create a lot of excitement in the football world through the PES series and Winning Eleven!” The publisher’s press release specifies: Already considered one of the best soccer players in the world, Neymar Jr. has the same passion and determination as Konami’s other football partners, and the company will proudly support his career.”

Neymar is the first footballer since the Griezmann episode

It is up to the player not to make a mistake, because the last football ambassador chosen by Konami occupied his role for a short month at most. It was Antoine Griezmann who lost his spot due to a leaked sequence alongside Ousmane Dembele, in which the two men mock hotel staff of Asian descent. Neymar previously supported Konami’s colors and followers from the competing EA Sports franchise in his FIFA game.