On his appointment, Forlan commented that “V9Bet represents a young and lively brand in the market, and it is the leader on sports gaming. It is my pleasure and honour to be the ambassador of V9Bet, to represent their brand, image and spirit.”
Established in 2012, V9Bet specialises in sports gaming for over 500 different major and minor leagues from various regions. They also provide products such as live casino, slots, lottery and virtual sports.
A spokesperson for V9Bet added: “We are proud to announce Diego Forlán as our 2020 official brand ambassador for V9Bet. We hope this partnership brings more trust and assurance to our valued members.”
Managing director of Mediapro Asia, Lars Heidenreich, commented on Forlán’s appointment: “We are always pleased to present great opportunities to both parties, bringing greater focus for the brand and delivering memorable moments to Diego Forlán’s fans around the world.”
Currently the manager of Club Atlético Peñarol, Forlán’s career included playing for numerous clubs such as Manchester United, Villarreal, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan and Internacional in Brazil.
Source: GMB
