Soccer-Arsenal extend Emirates partnership until 2033

Arsenal has extended its partnership with Emirates on a long-term deal until 2033, maintaining the airline as its front-of-shirt sponsor and stadium naming rights partner.

English champions Arsenal have ​extended their partnership with Emirates ​on a long-term deal ‌until ​2033, the Premier League club said on Thursday, keeping the airline as its front-of-shirt sponsor ‌plus its training kit and stadium naming rights partner. No financial details were announced.

The extension continues a two-decade partnership that began in 2006 when ‌Arsenal moved to the Emirates Stadium. The renewal comes at a pivotal ‌moment in the club's history following their Premier League title win last season.

The new agreement ensures the continuation of several initiatives, including the Emirates Cup, with ⁠Arsenal ​set to host ⁠Borussia Dortmund in this year's edition on Sunday. "Winning the Premier League is an ⁠incredibly proud moment in our club's history and one that belongs to ​everyone connected with Arsenal," Chief Executive Richard Garlick said in a ⁠statement.

"Emirates has been an integral part of this success, standing alongside us throughout ⁠this ​journey and sharing in the defining moments, challenges and successes that have shaped our club over the past two decades." Arsenal ⁠and Emirates, marking 20 years of their partnership in the coming week, ⁠will also release ⁠a promotional film celebrating key moments in the relationship, featuring former Arsenal and Germany defender Per Mertesacker.