IShowSpeed, also known as Darren Watkins Jr., uploaded a video to his YouTube channel on April 18 depicting his visit to Old Trafford to sign a contract with Manchester United. Omar Berrada, the team’s comparatively recent CEO, even addressed inquiries during what appeared to be a press conference at which the streamer executed a contract.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to the club for a second time in 2021 captivated the popular content creator, who was an enormous supporter of the English side. The native of Ohio even traveled to the United Kingdom to witness matches on multiple occasions. He spent several days in Manchester this week and livestream the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal between Manchester City and Real Madrid.
His elation when Omar Berrada presented him with a contract was, according to IShowSpeed, completely unrelated to the transaction for which he was summoned by the Manchester United management.
IShowSpeed commenced the video by asserting that he had been summoned to the office of a member of the Manchester United management team. Even more, the YouTuber admitted that the request had perplexed him:
“Okay, guys, I just received a phone call from Manchester United. They instructed me to drive up to the office; I am completely perplexed and wondering, “What’s going on?” “I just received a phone call from Manchester United that appeared to be from a manager or businessperson.”
Upon entering one of the conference chambers within the edifice, Omar Berrada greeted him:
“Welcome to Old Trafford, Speed.”
IShowSpeed repeatedly exclaimed, “IshowSpeed appeared speechless!”
“Boy, my God, cross over here. Not at all!”
Berrada then indicated some documents on the desk and asserted that they represented the streamer’s initial contract:
“You have to sign there, this is your first contract.”
After regaining his composure and providing his complete name through signing, Darren eventually inquired as to how much he would be compensated.
“How much am I getting paid?”
Although the inquiry was diverted, Berrada graciously responded to inquiries from the ostensible journalists present in the room who were not visible to the camera. One individual inquired as to where the YouTuber would rank the signature of a contract with Manchester United. IShowSpeed replied that, after challenging Randy Orton at WrestleMania and encountering Cristiano Ronaldo, it was likely the third finest moment of his life.
“I would rank it among the top three most memorable moments of my life.” Without a doubt, the initial one would be meeting Cristiano Ronaldo. The second one will most likely involve my receiving an RKO at the hands of Randy Orton, and the third one is this one. This is something I have been wishing for, and it means a great deal to me. “I was signed by Manchester United; who would have thought that this would occur?”
The presenter then proceeded to provide a comprehensive tour of the Old Trafford facilities, showcasing his jersey that was hung in the locker room. A couple of young individuals associated with Manchester United presented him with an exclusive garment bearing the number 24 in recognition of his YouTube channel surpassing 24 million subscribers a few days ago.
It is worth noting that although IShowSpeed made light of the situation by joking about playing for Manchester United and taking penalties, the precise terms of the contract remain unknown.