Manchester City has a new training kit partner for the 2021/22 season: Expo 2020 Dubai.
The Expo 2020 branding will appear on men’s and women’s training kits for the whole season.
Expo 2020 is set to run from October 1 2021 through April 2022, bringing together 190 countries to showcase technology, culture and sport, and celebrate the values of innovation, sustainability and diversity to a global audience.
In addition, Manchester City will host daily football sessions at the Expo site, led by dedicated City coaching staff who will apply the same training methodology used by the teams on the training pitches in Manchester. Representatives from the Club and wider City Football Group network will also take part in bespoke Expo events over the coming months.
In addition to the training kit, Expo 2020 branding will also appear across the Etihad Stadium and City Football Academy training facilities, as well as featuring on City’s content and digital platforms. Expo 2020 is also an official partner of the Manchester City esports team and features on the front of the esports kit.
“We are delighted to unveil Expo 2020 Dubai as Manchester City’s new training kit partner. This partnership will integrate Expo 2020 as a core part of every training session and matchday as our teams challenge for success this season,” Ferran Soriano, Chief Executive Officer for City Football Group, said.
“Expo 2020 showcases values of innovation and sustainability that we wholeheartedly embrace at Manchester City. We are very excited to collaborate and partner with an event that will be truly spectacular, global and transformational.”
The partnership will also be amplified around the world through the City Football Group network, with local activations planned at a number of City’s sister clubs, including Mumbai City FC, New York City FC, Melbourne City FC and Yokohama F. Marinos.
Expo 2020 is also an Official Partner of the Hero Indian Super League 2021 Champions, Mumbai City FC. City Football Group is currently providing advisory services to Mumbai City FC and has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority investment in Mumbai City FC. The purchase is awaiting final approvals.
