Hashtag United poised to make history as they recieve offer for esports player

Essex-based football club Hashtag United are set to make history after receiving a transfer fee for their esports player Tom Leese.

Leese is widely considered one of the best players in the world and is under contract at the club – but now an offer has come in for the 22-year-old, according to Sky Sports.

The report goes on to state that “top-level professional players can earn around £10,000 per month” while their social media brand can deliver serious income for organisations.

The Isthmian League North club is said to have received two offers for the eLion (international player), somewhere between £50,000-£100,000.

Such lucrative moves are a common occurrence from other parts of esports, such as Fornite, but a move of this kind has not yet been done. Sky Sports’ sources said the move would be a “first of its kind” for FIFA.

The report continues: “Leese, a Tottenham fan, spends up to 10 hours per day practising ahead of tournaments and won £20,000 in prize money when representing Watford in the ePremier League in August 2020.

“‘Organisations sign a player like this to grow their brand and attract sponsors. If they get the best player they’d gain access to significantly better sponsorship opportunities,’ one source told Sky Sports News.

“It is not yet known if Leese has agreed personal terms with the interested clubs, or indeed if Hashtag will accept the offers, but it is understood any potential transfer fee could help towards funding a new football/esports stadium as the club continues to expand.”

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