Whoop, the human performance company renowned for its fitness wearables, has enlisted Cristiano Ronaldo as its latest global ambassador and investor. This strategic partnership comes as Whoop eyes new markets, including Saudi Arabia, where Ronaldo currently plays for Al-Nassr.
While specific financial details remain undisclosed, Whoop describes this collaboration as one of the soccer legend’s most significant investments to date. Ronaldo joins a roster of esteemed Whoop athlete-ambassadors such as Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs and Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps.
The announcement of this partnership was made via Instagram Live, stemming from Ronaldo’s longstanding use of Whoop’s health and fitness wearable. Will Ahmed, Whoop’s founder and CEO, expressed pride in strengthening the relationship with Ronaldo, emphasizing the alignment of their missions in relentless pursuit of improvement.
Ronaldo, renowned for his accolades in soccer history, including five Ballon d’Ors and multiple league titles across Europe, attested to the transformative impact of Whoop on his training regimen. As an investor, he looks forward to collaborating with Whoop to further enhance its features and coaching capabilities.
Ronaldo’s association with Whoop comes as the company expands its reach into new territories, including Gulf Cooperation Council countries like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. With the imminent release of Whoop 5.0, featuring advancements such as built-in GPS and additional health metrics, the partnership signifies a significant step forward in Whoop’s global growth strategy.
I’m excited to officially be a partner of @WHOOP — stay tuned for more exciting updates.
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Advertisement— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) May 13, 2024
