John Terry extends Konami deal
Posted by: Aaron Lockard on August 21, 2006 9:03:29 AM (79 Reads)
New England Captain re-signs for Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH as UK face of Pro Evolution Soccer 6
John Terry, England centre-back and new captain of the national side,
has been reconfirmed as the face of the UK version of Konami Digital
Entertainment GmbH's eagerly-awaited Pro Evolution Soccer 6.
Widely
regarded as one of the most talented defenders in the world, Terry
appeared on the cover of last year's Pro Evolution Soccer 5 and returns
on the back of a phenomenally successful season. He has won a second
consecutive league title, and was handed the England Captain's armband
earlier this month after consolidating his position with a series of
towering displays. Terry is also a massive fan of the Pro Evolution
Soccer series, working closely with Konami in the promotion of the
fifth game, and will be heavily involved in the publisher's plans for
Pro Evolution Soccer 6.
As part of his agreement with Konami,
the defender will be one of the faces of Pro Evolution Soccer 6, and
will feature on the game's front cover, marketing materials and in a
specially shot TV campaign. He will be joined on the UK packaging by
Brazilian striker Adriano, furthering Konami's determination to work
with the very best players in the modern game as a reflection of the
skill and realism on show in the Pro Evolution Soccer series.
"John
Terry is a player admired and respected by virtually all football fans
and known for giving his all for club and country. As such, we were
determined to get him on board for the new game," commented Jon Murphy,
UK PR and Marketing Manager for Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH. "He
was an absolute pleasure to work with during the promotion of Pro
Evolution Soccer 5 as his enthusiasm and obvious love of the game shone
through. He is already a brilliant advocate of Pro Evolution Soccer 6 "and is chomping at the bit to get his hands on the latest version. We
look forward to working with him in the coming year."
"As a
life-long fan of the Pro Evolution Soccer series, I am delighted to be
working with Konami for the second year running," John Terry added. "No
other game can touch Pro Evolution Soccer 6 in terms of realism. The
way the players move on and off the ball is second to none, and I am
honoured to be the face of the best football title around."