Dubai:NXTPLAY, an investment platform co-founded by Belgian Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and Gonzalo Vila, has entered into a strategic partnership with Dubai-based Gallop Global. This collaboration marks NXTPLAY's inaugural investment into the sport of padel.
According to Wam, the partnership is designed to support Gallop Global's ambitions to expand its portfolio of international sporting events and enhance its global market presence.
Gallop Global, known for organizing the Emaar Dubai Premier Padel P1, part of the global Premier Padel circuit, focuses on developing and delivering sporting events and live experiences across various markets. The new partnership will unite NXTPLAY's expertise in sport and media with Gallop Global's event management capabilities, aiming to facilitate expansion into new markets.
Thibaut Courtois highlighted the growth of padel in multiple markets and emphasized NXTPLAY's interest in investing in companies within the sector, noting that the partnership with Gallop Global aligns with this investment strategy.
Iván Modia, CEO and Co-Founder of Gallop Global, stated that NXTPLAY's role as an investor and strategic partner will bolster the company's international expansion plans and enhance cooperation in the development of sporting events. The announcement coincides with the 2026 Emaar Dubai Premier Padel P1 event at the Hamdan Sports Complex in Dubai.
