PSG Esports and Talon Partner to Rebrand Rainbow 6 Siege Team as PSG Talon R6
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Talon, one of the top esports organizations from Hong Kong, has entered a partnership with PSG Esports, the gaming division of Paris Saint-German Football Club from France, today on 13th March 2024, Wednesday.
The strategic partnership rebrands Talon's former Rainbow 6 Siege team to PSG Talon R6, coming right before the 2024 season which is set to commence on 14th March 2024, Thursday,
In addition to this, two legendary former players from Europe, Fabian "Fabian" Hällsten and Niclas "Pengu" Mouritzen, will also join PSG Talon R6 as Head Coach and Content Creator respectively.
Talon Rebrands Rainbow 6 Siege Team to PSG Talon R6
Talon has entered yet another strategic partnership with PSG Esports for competitive Rainbow 6 Siege following their successful first endeavor in League of Legends where they have operated a team called PSG Talon since 2020.
With this move, PSG Talon R6 has solidified its commitment to competitive excellence in the Rainbow 6 Siege esports ecosystem and will start the 2024 season with a fresh new identity.
PSG Talon R6 will debut in the South Korea League, which is scheduled to take place from 14th March to 13th April 2024, with a stacked all-Korean roster and the addition of European icons, Fabian and Pengu.
The overseas additions will significantly boost Talon's identity while promising a fusion of experience and expertise in the title. Together they have won multiple Six Invitationals and Major Championships, which goes on to show their level and skill.
Talking about the partnership, Sean Zhang - CEO of Talon, said, "We are thrilled to unveil PSG Esports as our new partner in Rainbow 6 alongside two of the most iconic figures of the game, Fabian and Pengu. Our ambition is to make a significant impact in the competitive landscape of Rainbow 6. This marks a bold stride towards our vision of achieving further greatness on a global scale."
Fabien Allègre - Chief Brand Officer of PSG, said, “We're delighted to extend our partnership with Talon Esports, with whom we have been partnering for several years on League of Legends. After the recent opening of our store in Seoul and a football academy that has been running since 2021, the launch of this team on Rainbow 6 reflects the passion of South Korean fans for Paris Saint-Germain. Korea is a strategically important territory for the club, and no doubt entering this league together will help us to reinforce our relationship and achieve our common goals in Korea."
The complete PSG Talon R6 lineup is as follows,
Hong "Misa" Sang-yeong
Koo "RoyBoy" Min-seong
Kim "JLT" Sang-woo
Jeong "Rider" Hyun-seok
Lee "Soldier" Si-hyeon
Fabian "Fabian" Hällsten [Head Coach]
Niclas "Pengu" Mouritzen [Content Creator]
