Manchester City Football Club and Citi has signed a new sponsorship deal that will see the English Premier League Club join forces with the leading bank.

Through this multi-year agreement, Citi will become an official banking partner of Manchester City FC, said a statement.

In addition to leveraging opportunities with the club to enhance experiences for Citi clients and Manchester City fans, the new relationship will also involve a joint collaboration with City Football Schools, a fun, healthy and safe place for children to reach their full potential, both on and off the pitch.

Ferran Soriano, chief executive of Manchester City Football Club, said: “We are delighted to bring Manchester City and Citi together in this dynamic collaboration. Both organisations have a lot in common and I am convinced that this relationship will create very exciting moments for Citi’s customers and Manchester City’s fans.”

Jim Cowles, CEO of Citi for Europe, Middle East and Africa region, said: “We are proud to become an official banking partner of Manchester City Football Club.

“The ability to align one of the fastest growing football brands in the world with Citi and our vast network is an incredible opportunity, and we are excited about what the future entails.” - TradeArabia News Service