By launching his own organization, former Manchester United goalie David de Gea becomes the next athlete to break into the eSports scene.
David de Gea, the star goalie for Manchester United, has revealed the founding of Rebels Gaming, an eSports company. In its initial press release, Rebels Gaming stated that it would be playing three different games: League of Legends, Valorant, and Rainbow Six Siege.
Rebels Gaming will support and nurture streamers and content producers in addition to participating in the three sports listed above. Not only that, but De Gea’s team will also have a training facility of its own in Valdebebas, Madrid.
David de Gea revealed: “It’s a dream come true for me to start Rebels Gaming and get into the eSports business. With what has been decided upon, this project seeks to motivate the younger generation. joined me when I first started playing professional football.
Although Rebels Gaming has not yet disclosed its staff details, the news release states that the company has confirmed that a group of e-sports specialists would be working on the project. in a variety of places.
De Gea is therefore the most recent football player to join the field. Prior to that, Sergio Agüero, a former Manchester City striker, was involved in eSports with Kru Esports, and Jesse Lingard, a teammate at the club, founded JLINGZ Esports.