Argentinian footballer Juan Sebastian Veron has teamed up with online poker brand PokerStars. The former Manchester United star, who joined the club for almost £30 million in 2001, will be associated with Poker Stars’ Latin America Poker Tour (LAPT).

“It is truly a pleasure for us to have Verón as an Ambassador for PokerStars Latin America team”, said Sarne Lightman, PokerStars Marketing Director Latin America. “His sporting and competitive spirit embodies the values of our brand and we feel very proud that this great soccer player decided to represent the number one poker site in the world.”

Juan Sebastian Veron will be utilised by PokerStars to promote their LAPT events. It’s expected Veron will make an appearance during at least one of the Latin America Poker Tour events which kick off in September.