Girona Announces Etihad Airways Shirt Sponsorship - Fourth City Football Group Team to Be Sponsored by the Airline
- Sponsorship Deal: Etihad Airways is now Girona FC's main sponsor for the next three seasons.
- City Football Group Connection: Girona is the fourth City Football Group team to be sponsored by Etihad Airways.
- Statements of Partnership: Both Etihad Airways and Girona FC expressed excitement about the partnership and its potential for growth.
Etihad Airways will become the main sponsor of Girona FC for the next three seasons, confirming what was expected after images of the unreleased 24-25 home kit surfaced online.
The deal with Etihad Airways makes Girona the fourth team in the City Football Group portfolio to profit from sponsorship from the airline, following in the footsteps of Manchester City, New York City FC, and Melbourne City FC.
"We are thrilled to partner with Girona FC, a club that resonates with our brand values and aspirations. This sponsorship is a testament to our dedication to the Spanish and Catalan market and our aim to strengthen the bonds between the UAE and Spain," said Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer of Etihad Airways. “Etihad Airways looks forward to a successful partnership with Girona and to bringing our worlds closer together through the beautiful game.”
Delfí Geli, President of Girona FC, added: "We are incredibly proud to welcome Etihad Airways as our main sponsor. This partnership extends beyond the traditional, embracing a future where we can grow together in strength and spirit. Etihad's global perspective and commitment to excellence reflect our own aspirations on and off the pitch".
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