Arsenal FC and Emirates have extended their partnership, which is now the longest-running front-of-shirt sponsorship in Premier League history.
Sponsorship with the UAE’s leading flag carrier began in July 2006 and will now run until at least 2028, taking the collaboration to a minimum of 22 years.
The agreement was inked ahed of Arsenal’s Emirates Cup clash against AS Monaco earlier this week, and announced on the arsenal.com website.
A statement said that: “Emirates is woven into the fabric of Arsenal. Emirates has been ever present on the front of our men’s, women’s, and academy team shirts, and our home in north London has featured the Emirates name since it opened in 2006.”
Most recently, alongside Emirates, Arsenal launched the ‘Global Gooners’ campaign bringing friends and families together from all over the world at Emirates Stadium.
To mark the announcement, it has released a film that shares memories at the Emirates Stadium that embody the strength of Arsenal and Emirates’ unity and teamwork.
Arsenal’s Chief Commercial Officer, Juliet Slot, said: “The longevity of our special relationship is a sign of our enduring shared values, our ambition to bring our global communities together, and our commitment to building on the numerous achievements that have marked our 17-year journey to date.”
Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, added: “I’m proud of the journey that Emirates and Arsenal have shared over the past 17 years. Together, we’ve celebrated triumphs and stood strong against challenges.
“Emirates is very pleased to extend and reaffirm our partnership with Arsenal. We look forward to creating even more magical moments with Arsenal; and together, unite, inspire, and make a meaningful impact on communities around the world through the beautiful game.”
