Hot on the heels of the surprise announcement that Konami’s agreement with top Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund for PES 2019 was “prematurely terminated”, the Japanese company has hit back with the announcement that it’s done a deal with rival German team FC Schalke 04 for PES 2019.
“The club finished second in the German league this season and showcases Konami’s commitment to bringing the best of the best from the real-life game to PES fans,” Konami said.
There’s an odd, passive aggressive comment from Alexander Jobst, board member at FC Schalke 04 who oversaw the Konami partnership:
Source: Eurogamer PES 2019 doesn't have Borussia Dortmund, but it does have Schalke