football Man Utd gets Chevrolet as new shirt sponsor

[Rappy Veteran]

Manchester United has signed a new deal to have its shirts sponsored by US car brand Chevrolet.

The deal for an "undisclosed amount" is for seven years and begins from the 2014-2015 season, the club said.

Chevrolet, which is made by General Motors, takes over from current sponsor Aon.

Manchester United was recently called the most valuable club in sport, worth $2.23bn (?1.43bn), according to Forbes magazine.

Chevrolet is only the fifth shirt sponsor in the club's history.

"This is a fantastic, long-term deal for the club," said Manchester United's commercial director Richard Arnold.

"They are a key partner on our current tour and I know they have enjoyed experiencing the buzz generated by our fanatical support and the sell-out crowds in South Africa, China, and Europe."

Earlier this month Manchester United applied to list on the US stock market in a share sale aimed at raising a minimum $100m (?64m).

The club has been controlled since 2005 by the Glazer family, the billionaire US sports investors who also own the Tampa Bay Buccaneers American football franchise.

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[Tom]

Ugly ass team shirts incoming...

The club has been controlled since 2005 by the Glazer family, the billionaire US sports investors who also own the Tampa Bay Buccaneers American football franchise

I remember when this happened. The entire city went into a rage and started screaming anti-glazer songs.

[Rappy Veteran]

I am wondering how its going to look on the shirts

[JJ_]

I still remember the good old Sharp sponsored shirts. How time flies by...

[Rappy Veteran]

its a $600m deal and worth $60-$70m a season!

crazy money!