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Manchester City announce the signing of world champion gamer Kai Deto Wollin

MANCHESTER CITY have announced the signing of reigning world champion and FIFA esports star – Kai ‘Deto’ Wollin.

Wollin is the current FIWC Playstation World Champion and will represent the Club in PlayStation 4 (PS4) FIFA tournaments around the world.

29-year-old German becomes City’s second esports signing of the season.

The Citizens are currently within touching distance of the Premier League title – but they continue to chase glory in the esports world.

City have added another professional FIFA 18 player to their ranks following Marcus ‘ExpectSporting’ Jorgensen, who joined in December as they continue to go from strength to strength.

The 29-year-old made his debut at the FIFA Championship in 2006 and has collected German Championships alongside World Cyber Games titles in 2011 and 2012.

In a statement released on City’s website Wollin said: “I am incredibly proud to be a part of this amazing club.”

“I’m extremely happy to be stepping into the next chapter of my esports career with Manchester City and at such an exciting time for esports.”

“I’m looking forward to getting started in the FUT Champions Cup next month and getting to know the Manchester City fans all over the world.”

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Deto has collected multiple German Championships alongside World Cyber Games titles in 2011 and 2012.
Deto will represent City for the first time at the FUT Champions Cup next month.

Wollin is the fourth esport player to have been signed to City Football Group Club along with Chris Holly and Marcus Gomes representing New York City and Melbourne.

Nuria Tarre, Chief Marketing Officer for City Football Group added: “We’re delighted to be able to bring one of FIFA’s most decorated and experienced players on board.”

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“We’re looking forward to seeing Deto in Manchester City colours in tournaments and fan events around the world. He has already demonstrated that he can compete amongst the best players, so we can’t wait to see how he progresses.”

“The growth in esports over the past two years has been substantial and our growing presence in this industry has provided another way for us to connect with our global fan base, particularly our younger audience, and bring them closer to the club they love.”

Wollin will represent City for the first time at the FUT Champions Cup in April.

 

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