KONAMI and Arsenal announced today that it has extended its partnership that has been more than 8 years. The two parties will continue to cooperate, and KONAMI will also continue to serve as the official football electronic game partner of Arsenal Football Club.To celebrate the continued partnership, Martin Ødegaard, captain of the men's first team, became the new club ambassador. Players can get the "Focus Player: Martin Ødegaard" player card and avatar for free in eFootball™ from August 7 to 13.Fans can see the Arsenal jerseys in one of the core clubs and the fully presented Emirates Stadium in the eFootball™ game continue to bring the most realistic gaming experience.

This renewal also means that KONAMI continues to retain a number of club-related commercial rights, including the players' publicity rights and the right to use the official club brand and image in the eFootball™ series.

KONAMI Europe President Shinji Yakawa said: “We are proud to continue our partnership with this representative club. The Arsenal Football Club has shown excellence both on and off the court and we are excited to continue to move forward together. This renewal reflects that our commitment to continuously evolve and enhance eFootball™ has not changed.

Juliet Slot, Chief Commercial Director of Arsenal, said: “We are very proud of our long-term partnership with KONAMI and look forward to a new chapter in collaboration. The long-term collaboration strengthens our shared values in innovation and process, and we are excited to ensure that Arsenal continues to be a core part of the game for many years to come.

As part of the collaboration, Arsenal has been a major player in the eFootball™ Championship every year since 2022, and fans are also able to enjoy a number of exclusive in-game and real-world experiences, including live events at Emirates Stadium and special content created specifically for eFootball™ players.