Social sensation Payne signs deal with Olimpia (opens original article in a new tab)

New Zealand defender Tim Payne signed with Paraguay's Club Olimpia after gaining massive social media attention following a World Cup-related post, marking a new challenge in his career.

• New Zealand defender Tim Payne signed with Club Olimpia in Paraguay after gaining viral fame
• Payne's Instagram followers increased from 4,700 to 5.8 million following a World Cup-related social media mention
• Olimpia is a major South American club that recently won Paraguay's Copa de Primera Apertura title
• Payne expressed excitement about competing in South American football tournaments like the Copa Libertadores