German sportswear firm adidas has confirmed a world record £750 million kit sponsorship deal with Manchester United, starting in 2015/16. The new “global technical sponsorship and dual branded licensing deal” partnership, underlines United’s status as one the best performing-football business in commercial terms. Herbert Hainer, adidas Group chief executive said: “We are excited to team up […]
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Van Gaal to make Old Trafford bow against Valencia
Manchester United has today announced the launch of ‘REUNITED 14’ – a pre-season event that will take place at Old Trafford on Tuesday, August 12. The event will celebrate a number of key milestones at United as the 2014/15 season approaches. On the pitch, Manchester United will take on Valencia CF for new manager Louis […]
Nike to walk away from Manchester United
Nike is ending its 13-year partnership with Manchester United. The United States sportswear giant said: “The terms that were on offer for a renewed contract did not represent good value for Nike’s shareholders”. It is understood that either Germany’s Adidas or up and coming brand Warrior – which has a deal with Liverpool FC – will replace them. It […]
Saints star Shaw signs for Manchester United
Manchester United has completed the signing of Luke Shaw from Southampton on a four-year contract, with an option to extend for a further year. Shaw, 18, recently won his third cap for England and was the youngest player to feature in this year’s World Cup campaign. The left back has made 67 appearances for Southampton […]
Manchester United sign Spanish ace Herrera
Manchester United have completed the signing of Spanish midfielder Ander Herrera from Athletic Club Bilbao. The Reds triggered a buyout clause and he joins the club on a four-year-contract with an option to extend for a further year subject to international clearance. The 24-year-old joined Athletic Club from Real Zaragoza in 2011 and has since made 128 […]