Pudgy Penguins Extends Partnership With Manchester City Soccer Club After 'Success' Of First Drop—PENGU Token Spikes
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Popular NFT brand Pudgy Penguins said on Tuesday that it’s extending its collaboration with English soccer club Manchester City, following the launch of a limited-edition collectible and hoodie earlier this year.
PENGU In Soccer Mode
In an X post, Pudgy Penguins said that they are building on the “success” of the first drop and will share more details soon.
“Together, we'll be creating exciting experiences at the intersection of physical and digital and bringing Pengu and Pudgy Penguins to City fans worldwide,” Pudgy Penguins stated.
An attached video showed Pudgy Penguins' mascot PENGU wearing a Man City jersey and posing with a soccer ball.”
The Manchester City Collectible set, which was launched in January, includes a Pengu figurine holding a soccer ball digital clock and a branded hoodie.
Manchester City remains one of the most successful and dominant soccer teams globally. Forbes estimates its value at $5.3 billion, making it the fifth most valuable soccer club in the world.
What's Next For Pudgy Penguins In 2026?
This announcement was the latest in a series of exciting developments for Pudgy Penguins this year.
It launched a cryptocurrency debit card, The Pengu Card, earlier this year, powered by payments giant Visa Inc. (NYSE:V). The card works with Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, allowing online payments and global ATM withdrawals.
Earlier in March, it launched a free-to-play browser game, ‘Pudgy World’, and integrated it with the Amazon online marketplace.
Price Action: At the time of writing, PENGU, the official token of Pudgy Penguins, was trading at $0.008819, up 2.77% in the last 24 hours, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Over the last month, the Solana (CRYPTO: SOL)-based token has gained 25%
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