Striker Paulinho, from Atlético Mineiro, closed an agreement with the bookmaker 1xBet.
The partnership between the striker from Galo and the sports betting company will last until May next year.
The athlete was revealed in Vasco da Gama, becoming the youngest athlete of the club to score a goal in Libertadores of America, in 2018.
Subsequently, Bayer Leverkusen, from Germany, signed the player for around 25 million euros.
Paulinho also stands out for several calls to the base of the Brazilian national team. He was U-17 Cup world champion in 2019.
In addition, Paulinho was part of the group that won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Currently, Brazil is the two-time champion of the competition.
In 2023, he was champion of Minas Gerais and fought for important titles with Galo, such as Libertadores.
The team, therefore, will face Palmeiras in the round of 16 on August 2nd and 9th.
Partnership between 1xBet and Paulinho
According to the agreed terms, 1xBet has the right to exploit the image of the 22-year-old athlete. The agreement will result in several joint actions on social networks such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Additionally, fans can expect an autograph session with the Olympic champion.
“Paulinho is an extremely talented guy. He is a model player and person for many Brazilian boys and girls who are passionate about football”, commented Alex Sommers, representative of the betting giant 1xBet.
“I am happy to start this partnership with 1xBet. I hope that all football fans like this initiative and that it is a new and different way of connecting with the ‘beautiful game'”, said Paulinho.
About the betting company
1xBet is a leading international gaming and technology company with over 14 years of experience in the field.
As such, one of the fastest developing companies in the betting industry, with offices in Europe, Asia and Latin America, employing over 5,000 professionals.
The bookmaker has the largest number of markets in pre-game and live odds, as well as offering a vibrant portfolio of online slots, live casino and table games, offering players the widest choice of entertainment.