Emirates will be woven into the fabric of Arsenal, literally and figuratively, after the world-leading airline extended the longest-running front-of-shirt sponsorship in Premier League history.
The Dubai-based carrier began its association with the 13-time Premier League champions in July 2006, and will now run until at least 2028, taking the collaboration to a minimum of 22 years.
The agreement came into effect on Wednesday with a winning start. The Gunners won the Emirates Cup against AS Monaco 5-4 on penalties at Emirates Stadium after the two teams were 1-1 when the full-time whistle was blown.
The airline’s President Sir Tim Clark said, “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. Our partnership has been built on a shared vision of excellence and a dedication to enriching the experiences of fans around the world.
“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.”
To mark the announcement, Arsenal released a film on the club’s memorable moments at Emirates Stadium that celebrate the partnership between the club and the airline.
Juliet Slot, Chief Commercial Officer, Arsenal, said: “We are incredibly proud to make history by extending our partnership with Emirates until 2028. 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.
“As we take our partnership to a minimum of 22 years together, we’re excited to move forward and we’re focused on celebrating more incredible moments with our supporters around the world.”
The airline has been ever present on the front of Arsenal’s men’s, women’s, and academy team shirts, and the home stadium in north London is also called Emirates Stadium since it opened in 2006.
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