Emirates and Arsenal extend history-making partnership

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Emirates and Arsenal have agreed an extension of their sponsorship deal, which will become the Premier League’s longest running front-of-shirt partnership.

Under the terms of the new deal the collaboration will run until at least 2028, taking it to a minimum of 22 years. 

The Emirates agreement was first inked with the club in 2006 and has been ever-present on the front of the men’s, women’s and academy team shirts ever since. 

Arsenal Chief Commercial Officer Juliet Slot, told Arsenal.com, “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.”

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. Our partnership has been built on a shared vision of excellence and a dedication to enriching the experiences of fans around the world.”

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