Gorka Marquez has quickly sparked some interest among his Strictly Come Dancing co-stars as his next move away from the iconic ballroom was revealed.

The dancer will soon be swapping his dancing shoes for a pair of football boots as he's set to make his debut at Soccer Aid for UNICEF this summer.

It has been announced that the charity football match will be returning to Greater Manchester. It is set to take place on Sunday, June 15, and Manchester United's beloved home of Old Trafford with a number of famous faces already lined up to take part, including Gorka.

The Spanish star will be lining up as a player for the World XI, while his fiancee Gemma Atkinson is set to support the England team by taking on an ambassador role.

Speaking about making his Soccer Aid debut, Gorka said: "I am swapping my dancing shoes for my football boots! Let's hope I score a ten on matchday! I have wanted to play in Soccer Aid for years now but we've never been able to make it work with my dance commitments.

"When the opportunity came up this year I snapped their hand off! I’ve been talking about it everyday at home - I think Gemma and the kids are bored of it! Gemma is a lifelong Manchester Utd fan, and with the game at Old Trafford - I don't know who is more excited, her or me!"