FANS are wondering whether Douglas Costa will show what he’s made of Down Under – after the star joined Sydney FC AND OnlyFans in a shock double move.
But the former Juventus and Bayern Munich winger explained that he is not connecting to the adult site for the usual explicit reasons.
Sydney FC say Douglas Costa may be the A-League’s best ever signing[/caption]
Paige VanZant is another top athlete who is a member of the subscription website[/caption]
Madelene Wright made huge amounts of money on OnlyFans[/caption]
A-Leaguers Sydney have unveiled the former Brazilian star, 33, as a signing.
But he’s unlikely to make a reveal on OnlyFans.
Instead, the ex-LA Galaxy man will use the subscription site to promote his status as a ‘brand ambassador’ for elite athletes.
A range of other sports celebrities have opened OnlyFans accounts – for different reasons.
Tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios promised that “it’s all on the table” when he signed up last year – including “gaming, tattoos, my intimate side”.
MMA icon Paige VanZant has racked up more than 1.3 million likes for her exclusive content on the often X-rated site.
England footballer Madelene Wright told SunSport that she raked in more than £500,000 in her first year on OnlyFans.
And Jack Laugher, Team GB’s Olympic bronze-winning swimmer, also revealed he has cashed in on his way to splashy wins.
Yorkshire swimmer Jack Laugher is also on OnlyFans[/caption]
Costa launched his account on August 8 – and so far it’s FREE.
At the moment it only contains a handful of photos from his football career and a video of him boxing.
But he promised to “create exclusive content for my fans that they can’t see on any other social network” – to make a “big difference”.
In a statement to The Sydney Morning Heraldhe added: “I decided to join OnlyFans because I believe in the credibility of the company and its potential for global reach.
“Overall, this alliance has everything to be very interesting and successful.
“The segment where OnlyFans wants to have athletes as brand ambassadors has a major impact on the market.
“I am more than happy to be part of that, especially as one of the pioneers in the football segment.”
Meanwhile, Sydney is doing everything they can to recruit such a famous name, someone who has won the Bundesliga and Serie A three times each.
Club coach Ufuk Talay called it “exciting to be able to attract a player of his “caliber”.
Talay said. “He is a world-class talent with 24 career trophies.
“His experience and knowledge will have a positive impact on the playing group.”
Sydney chairman Scott Barlow went even further in his Costa assessment.
He raved: “He is one of the most high-profile footballers to ever grace these shores and the eyes of the football world will be on Sydney FC and the A-League this season.”
The club’s two other international signings are both midfielders: Brazil’s Leo Sena, 28, and 26-year-old Anas Ouahim, who played for Morocco’s Under-23s.
Who are these famous football players?
- I was captain of West Ham but I almost went to jail for bankruptcy
- I’m a former Man Utd star and I once stole a girl from Ronaldo
- I’m an ex-Man Utd star and now I own a dog-themed B&B
- I was Thierry Henry’s biggest opponent, but I quit to become a preacher
- I’m a former Wolves striker, but I left football to become a minister
