Manchester United net biggest sponsorship in British history as Aon agree £80m shirt deal
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Manchester United have confirmed they will team up with Aon from the start of the 2010-11 season.
The giant American company's brand name will feature on the club shirt for four years.
No terms of the sponsorship deal have been announced but the deal is thought to be worth about �80 million.
United chief executive David Gill said: 'We are delighted to be entering such an important relationship with a company of the stature of Aon and to have its logo adorn our shirts from the start of the 2010-11 season.'
Aon
are the world's leading risk advisor and human capital consultant and Gill
added: 'Today's announcement clearly strengthens our position as one of the
biggest clubs in world football.
'We look forward to being closely aligned with the world leader in risk management, a firm which shares our values and is an exciting partner for Manchester United.'
Greg Case, Aon's president and
chief executive officer, said: 'It is a unique opportunity when two leaders in
their respective fields can come together in a partnership such as the one we
are announcing.
'Manchester United has one of the most recognised sports
brands in the world. David and his team are all about winning and about
excellence; the same holds true for the Aon team.
'While we are delighted that our brand will be showcased to the over 330 million fans of Manchester United as well as the countless followers of football worldwide, we also are extremely excited about the opportunity to maximise the value of this partnership globally.'
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