19 Aug 2008United agree sponsorship deal with Saudi Telecom

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Manchester United have agreed a five-year sponsorship deal with Saudi Telecom that will give it exclusive rights to use the club's brand name in its domestic marketing.

Saudi fans will also receive highlights and team news via their mobile in a deal worth more than £10 million, according to the Sunday Times.

David Gill, the chief executive of the Premier League and European champions, said that the club had a huge passion for its Saudi supporters.

"Our match earlier this year in Riyadh demonstrated the passion our Saudi fans have for Manchester United and we believe this ground-breaking partnership will bring United action direct to our millions of fans across Saudi Arabia," he said in a statement on the club's official website..

Chairman of STC Dr Muhammad Al-Jasser was thrilled with the partnership and said it would give them unrivalled access to fans across Saudi Arabia.

Dr Al-Jasser also revealed that young Saudi footballers would travel to Manchester for the chance to train with United.

The clubs will be in partnership until the end of June 2013.

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