with Chi Limited to become the club's official soft drinks partner in
Nigeria.
The multi-year deal allows Chi Limited to use United's crest and club
imagery on their products in Nigeria.
The deal is reportedly worth between 1-2 Million pounds a year, as
they continue to boost their income signing lucrative deals with the
aid of their global appeal.
Man United boast a huge fan base in Nigeria and paraded their 2008
champions league trophy in Nigeria when they came on tour.
At a colourful ceremony, held at the prestigious Old Trafford Stadium
in Manchester UK, the management of Chi Limited signed the sponsorship
deal with at an event attended by leading players of the club like
Angel Di Maria, Robin Van Persie, Valencia and Anders Lindegaard.
While signing the agreement at Old Trafford, Chi Limited's Head of
Marketing, Probal Bhattacharya said "As the flagship brand of Chi Ltd,
Chivita 100% will feature as the fruit juice of choice for the
Manchester United team".
Describing the partnership as between two of the most cherished brands
in Nigeria, he states "as a company, we are proud to partner with such
a reputed and successful club like Manchester United whose tradition
of excellence is in tandem with ours"
"We are confident that the partnership will further deepen consumer
loyalty as well as ensure that millions of passionate soccer fans
across Nigeria continue to refresh and rejuvenate themselves with
Chivita 100% fruit juice and Chi's other beverage offerings as they
relish every moment of the beautiful game" he adds.
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