London: Arsenal Football Club and Emirates have announced a long-term renewal of their landmark partnership, extending one of the most recognisable relationships in world football through to 2033.Under the agreement, Emirates will continue as Arsenal's front-of-shirt sponsor, training kit partner and stadium naming rights partner, extending what the club describes as the Premier League's longest-running front-of-shirt sponsorship.The partnership began in 2006 and has spanned the entire Emirates Stadium era, becoming one of the most enduring commercial relationships in global sport.The renewal comes at a significant moment for Arsenal following the club's recent Premier League title triumph, with both organisations describing the new agreement as the start of a new chapter in their long-standing relationship.Building on two decades of successOver the past 20 years, the partnership has supported a range of initiatives, including the annual Emirates Cup, which brings leading international clubs to north London, and the Global Gooners programme, which gives Arsenal supporters worldwide the opportunity to experience matches at Emirates Stadium.The next phase of the partnership will begin this weekend when Arsenal host Borussia Dortmund in the Emirates Cup.The occasion will also launch a series of activities celebrating more than two decades of collaboration between the club and the airline.Shared ambitionArsenal Chief Executive Richard Garlick said the renewal reflects confidence in the club's future ambitions."Winning the Premier League is an incredibly proud moment in our club's history and one that belongs to everyone connected with Arsenal," he said."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."Garlick added that the title success provides an opportunity to build further momentum both on and off the pitch.Over the past 20 years, the partnership has supported a range of initiatives, including the annual Emirates Cup, which brings leading international clubs to north London, and the Global Gooners programme, which gives Arsenal supporters worldwide the opportunity to experience matches at Emirates Stadium."Our renewal reflects a shared belief in Arsenal's future and a shared determination to keep moving forward."Global reachSir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, described the relationship as one that extends far beyond traditional sponsorship."Over the last two decades, Emirates and Arsenal have built something that goes far beyond a traditional partnership, and one we are immensely proud of," he said."We have grown alongside the club through changes of era and ambition, united by a shared goal of bringing people closer to what they love."He added that the partnership has enabled both organisations to reach millions of Arsenal supporters globally through Emirates' international network and joint fan engagement initiatives.Celebrating 20 yearsTo mark the renewal, Arsenal and Emirates have launched a new promotional film featuring club legend Per Mertesacker.Set inside an antique shop filled with memorabilia from the Emirates Stadium era, the film celebrates key moments from the partnership's history while looking ahead to its future.The renewal ensures that Emirates' branding will remain prominently associated with Arsenal for at least another seven years, further strengthening one of the most successful and enduring partnerships in world football.
